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Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-241| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2025
Rudy Yakym

Rudy Yakym

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Max L. Miller (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes new access standards for mental health services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It specifically targets veterans with a service-connected mental disorder rated at 50 percent or more , aiming to improve their timely access to critical care. Under this bill, the VA would be required to furnish hospital care, medical services, or extended care services for such mental disorders within five days of the veteran's request. This provision seeks to ensure that severely disabled veterans receive prompt and necessary mental health support, addressing potential delays in accessing treatment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7464
Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7464
    Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Health care coverage and accessMental healthVeterans' medical care

Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-241| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2025
This legislation establishes new access standards for mental health services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It specifically targets veterans with a service-connected mental disorder rated at 50 percent or more , aiming to improve their timely access to critical care. Under this bill, the VA would be required to furnish hospital care, medical services, or extended care services for such mental disorders within five days of the veteran's request. This provision seeks to ensure that severely disabled veterans receive prompt and necessary mental health support, addressing potential delays in accessing treatment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7464
Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7464
    Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Rudy Yakym

Rudy Yakym

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Max L. Miller (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care coverage and accessMental healthVeterans' medical care