Senate Bill 2817
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 23, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2817
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act
The bill expands eligibility for readjustment counseling and related mental health services, including through a Vet Center, to family members of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.
September 23, 2021
09/23/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
09/23/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 30, 2022 7:04:01 AM