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Veterans Access to Online Treatment Act

USA116th CongressHR-8005| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2020
Jared F. Golden

Jared F. Golden

Democratic Representative

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Jim Banks (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Access to Online Treatment Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a two-year pilot program to treat eligible veterans suffering from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, or substance use disorder who are already receiving evidence-based therapy from the VA. Under the program, the VA is authorized to use computerized cognitive behavioral therapy to treat eligible veterans. Eligible veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system.
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Timeline
Aug 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 10, 2020
Committee Hearings Held.
  • August 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 10, 2020
    Committee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useGovernment information and archivesHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMental healthSex offensesVeterans' medical care

Veterans Access to Online Treatment Act

USA116th CongressHR-8005| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2020
Veterans Access to Online Treatment Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a two-year pilot program to treat eligible veterans suffering from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, or substance use disorder who are already receiving evidence-based therapy from the VA. Under the program, the VA is authorized to use computerized cognitive behavioral therapy to treat eligible veterans. Eligible veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system.
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Timeline
Aug 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 10, 2020
Committee Hearings Held.
  • August 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 10, 2020
    Committee Hearings Held.
Jared F. Golden

Jared F. Golden

Democratic Representative

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Jim Banks (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useGovernment information and archivesHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMental healthSex offensesVeterans' medical care