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BRAVE Act

USA119th CongressHR-553| House 
| Updated: 2/20/2025
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (8)
Ed Case (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a new patient outreach system specifically for mental health care. This system is designed for veterans who are enrolled in the VA's annual patient enrollment system and have experienced a traumatic or highly stressful event. These eligible veterans will have the option to elect to receive vital information regarding mental health and the various care services available to them through the VA. In administering this new outreach system, the Secretary is directed to seek coordination with the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program . This collaborative effort aims to ensure a seamless transition and access to mental health resources for veterans. The bill sets a clear deadline, requiring the Secretary to establish this comprehensive patient outreach system within two years of the Act's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-497
BRAVE Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5722
BRAVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5098
BRAVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2109
BRAVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-147
BRAVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5548
BRAVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5582
BRAVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9518
BRAVE Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-492
BRAVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-974
BRAVE Act
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-609
Introduced in Senate
Feb 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-497
    BRAVE Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5722
    BRAVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5098
    BRAVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2109
    BRAVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-147
    BRAVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5548
    BRAVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5582
    BRAVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9518
    BRAVE Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-492
    BRAVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-974
    BRAVE Act


  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-609
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 20, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Health promotion and preventive careMental healthVeterans' medical care

BRAVE Act

USA119th CongressHR-553| House 
| Updated: 2/20/2025
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a new patient outreach system specifically for mental health care. This system is designed for veterans who are enrolled in the VA's annual patient enrollment system and have experienced a traumatic or highly stressful event. These eligible veterans will have the option to elect to receive vital information regarding mental health and the various care services available to them through the VA. In administering this new outreach system, the Secretary is directed to seek coordination with the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program . This collaborative effort aims to ensure a seamless transition and access to mental health resources for veterans. The bill sets a clear deadline, requiring the Secretary to establish this comprehensive patient outreach system within two years of the Act's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-497
BRAVE Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5722
BRAVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5098
BRAVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2109
BRAVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-147
BRAVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5548
BRAVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5582
BRAVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9518
BRAVE Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-492
BRAVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-974
BRAVE Act
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-609
Introduced in Senate
Feb 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-497
    BRAVE Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5722
    BRAVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5098
    BRAVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2109
    BRAVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-147
    BRAVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5548
    BRAVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5582
    BRAVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9518
    BRAVE Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-492
    BRAVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-974
    BRAVE Act


  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-609
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 20, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (8)
Ed Case (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health promotion and preventive careMental healthVeterans' medical care