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H.R.5543: Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 8, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 14, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
69 (56 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 8, 2021
Bill Summary
Veterans Census-Enabled National Treatment Equitable Resource Supplement for Mental Health Act of 2021 or the Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure the number of Vet Centers in certain states is increased by at least one additional center if the VA determines the state meets specified requirements. The VA must also establish a community-based outpatient clinic in each...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 25, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Oct. 14, 2021 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Oct. 13, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Oct. 8, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Oct. 8, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) |