S.711: CARE for Reservists Act of 2019

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
Introduced March 7, 2019
Latest Major Action Sept. 15, 2020
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Bill Sponsor

Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

Bill Cosponsors

10 (4 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Reported to Senate - Sept. 15, 2020
Introduced in Senate - March 7, 2019

Bill Summary

Care And Readiness Enhancement for Reservists Act of 2019 or the CARE for Reservists Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide counseling without referral to any member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who has a behavioral health condition or psychological trauma. Such counseling may include a comprehensive individual assessment, and outpatient services shall also be available. The bill...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Sept. 15, 2020	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 538.
Sept. 15, 2020	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.
Aug. 5, 2020	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 22, 2019	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
March 7, 2019	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
March 7, 2019	Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

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