Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1566
115th Congress(2017-2018)
CARE for Reservists Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 13, 2017
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jul 13, 2017
Latest Action
Jul 13, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1566
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.
Sponsorship by Party
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Montana
Democrat
Michigan
Democrat
Minnesota
Democrat
Minnesota
Democrat
New Hampshire
Democrat
West Virginia
Democrat
Wisconsin
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Care And Readiness Enhancement for Reservists Act of 2017 or the CARE for Reservists Act of 2017

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide counseling without referral, which may include a comprehensive individual assessment, to any member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who has a behavioral health condition or psychological trauma. Outpatient services shall also be available to such reservists.

The VA shall evaluate current and future workloads to determine whether more Vet Centers, including mobile Vet Centers, are needed to handle an expansion of services resulting from such increased eligibility. If a Vet Center's workload treating members of the Armed Forces exceeds its workload treating veterans, the VA shall enter into discussions with the Department of Defense (DOD) to determine whether a reimbursable memorandum of understanding between the VA and DOD for the center's services is warranted.

The VA may furnish mental health services to such reservists.

Such reservists are included in the VA programs of: (1) comprehensive suicide prevention, and (2) mental health treatment for veterans who served in classified missions.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
07/13/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
07/13/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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