CARE for Reservists Act of 2019

United States116th CongressS-711Senate
Updated: Sep 15, 2020

Summary

Care And Readiness Enhancement for Reservists Act of 2019 or the CARE for Reservists Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide counseling without referral to any member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who has a behavioral health condition or psychological trauma. Such counseling may include a comprehensive individual assessment, and outpatient services shall also be available. The bill authorizes the VA to furnish mental health services to reservists. The bill also expands specified VA programs to include reservists for the provision of (1) comprehensive suicide prevention, and (2) mental health treatment for veterans who served in classified missions.

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HR-2629: CARE for Reservists Act of 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  1. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-179.

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  2. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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  3. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.

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  4. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 538.

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