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H.R.5396

H.R.5396: Veterans Mental Health Care Access Improvement Act of 2006

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This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
This bill is primarily about education
Introduced May 16, 2006
Latest Major Action May 22, 2006

Bill Sponsor

Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)

Bill Cosponsors

20 (11 Democrats, 10 Republicans)

Michael H. Michaud (D-Maine)
Joe Wilson (R-S.C.)
Mark Souder (R-Ind.)
Ted Strickland (D-Ohio)
Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio)
Mark A. Green (R-Wis.)
Robert A. Brady (D-Pa.)
Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich.)
Doris Matsui (D-Calif.)
Phil English (R-Pa.)
Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas)
Robert Wexler (D-Fla.)
Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (D-Ga.)
Bob Etheridge (D-N.C.)
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.)
Henry E. Brown Jr. (R-S.C.)
Jeb E. Bradley (R-N.H.)
David E. Price (D-N.C.)
Nick J. Rahall II (D-W.Va.)
John R. Kuhl (R-N.Y.)

Bill Summary

Veterans Mental Health Care Access Improvement Act of 2006 - Modifies requirements for appointment to positions in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by establishing eligibility requirements for licensed mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists.

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Date	Description
	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 16, 2006	Introduced in the House by Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)

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Introduced in the House by Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)