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 Cosponsors

69 (56 Democrats, 13 Republicans)

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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)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 5 statements associated with H.R.5543.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Oct. 25, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 14, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct. 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct. 8, 2021

Introduced in the House by Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.)

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