HR 1290 · 119th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-02-13· Sponsored by Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2025-03-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program under which Vet Centers and VA medical facilities provide veterans who are experiencing mental health crises with referrals to approved non-VA mental health care providers. The VA must report on the implementation, outcomes, and effectiveness of the pilot program.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]NC