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VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act

USA119th CongressHR-3863| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
Nikki Budzinski

Nikki Budzinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act, amends title 38 of the United States Code to enhance mental health support for veterans. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide annual mental health consultations to veterans who receive compensation for a service-connected mental health diagnosis. These consultations are designed to assess the veteran's mental health needs and discuss various care options available through the VA. In addition to the consultations, the bill requires the Secretary to conduct outreach to inform these veterans about the availability of these annual consultations and other mental health services offered by the Department. Importantly, participating in these consultations will not lead to a reevaluation of a veteran's entitlement to disability compensation. The act also mandates the Comptroller General to submit a report within two years, evaluating the program's impact, including the number of veterans served and any barriers encountered.
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Timeline
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • June 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsMental healthVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act

USA119th CongressHR-3863| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This legislation, known as the VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act, amends title 38 of the United States Code to enhance mental health support for veterans. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide annual mental health consultations to veterans who receive compensation for a service-connected mental health diagnosis. These consultations are designed to assess the veteran's mental health needs and discuss various care options available through the VA. In addition to the consultations, the bill requires the Secretary to conduct outreach to inform these veterans about the availability of these annual consultations and other mental health services offered by the Department. Importantly, participating in these consultations will not lead to a reevaluation of a veteran's entitlement to disability compensation. The act also mandates the Comptroller General to submit a report within two years, evaluating the program's impact, including the number of veterans served and any barriers encountered.
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Timeline
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • June 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nikki Budzinski

Nikki Budzinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsMental healthVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation