HR 553 · 119th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

BRAVE Act

Introduced 2025-01-16· Sponsored by Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]· House

Bill Progress

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.(2025-02-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Be Ready to Assist Veterans in Extremis Act or the BRAVE Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a patient outreach system under which it must ensure that veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system and have experienced a traumatic or highly stressful event may elect to receive information and resources relating to mental health and available mental health care services. The VA must coordinate the system with the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense.…

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Cosponsors (8)

8 Democrats