To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration.
USA119th CongressHR-658| House
| Updated: 2/3/2026
Julia Brownley
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (1)
Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill amends title 38, United States Code, to define new qualifications for marriage and family therapists within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who will provide clinical supervision. The legislation specifies that individuals appointed to such supervisory roles must first meet the general qualifications for a marriage and family therapist position. Additionally, to be qualified for clinical supervision, they must either be authorized to provide clinical supervision in their respective state or hold an approved supervisor designation from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy . This measure seeks to enhance the quality and oversight of mental health services provided to veterans by ensuring that clinical supervisors possess appropriate credentials and experience. By standardizing these qualifications, the bill aims to improve the professional development and supervision of VHA marriage and family therapists.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HR 118-8165To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 72.
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-99.
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1932-1933)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 658.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1932)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1932)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National Security
Family servicesHealth personnelMental healthVeterans' medical care
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration.
USA119th CongressHR-658| House
| Updated: 2/3/2026
This bill amends title 38, United States Code, to define new qualifications for marriage and family therapists within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who will provide clinical supervision. The legislation specifies that individuals appointed to such supervisory roles must first meet the general qualifications for a marriage and family therapist position. Additionally, to be qualified for clinical supervision, they must either be authorized to provide clinical supervision in their respective state or hold an approved supervisor designation from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy . This measure seeks to enhance the quality and oversight of mental health services provided to veterans by ensuring that clinical supervisors possess appropriate credentials and experience. By standardizing these qualifications, the bill aims to improve the professional development and supervision of VHA marriage and family therapists.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HR 118-8165To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 72.
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-99.
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1932-1933)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 658.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1932)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1932)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Julia Brownley
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (1)
Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Family servicesHealth personnelMental healthVeterans' medical care