House Bill 5986
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Bill Mulder and Ryan Larkin Posttraumatic Growth Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 29, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5986
Congress
115
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Bill Mulder and Ryan Larkin Posttraumatic Growth Act
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a two-year pilot program to study the effectiveness of nonprofit post-traumatic growth programs to determine: (1) the outcomes of such programs in contrast to traditional models of mental health care, (2) the possible integration of such nonprofit programs into VA mental health care programs, and (3) the budgetary impact of such integration.
Veterans who are at risk of suicide and not participating in traditional mental health treatment are eligible for such program.
May 29, 2018
05/29/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/29/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
05/29/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:35 PM