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HR 5321 United States House · 117th Congress

Unlawful Turn-Aways Act of 2021

Summary
Unlawful Turn-Aways Act of 2021 This bill addresses training for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees regarding discharge eligibility standards for VA benefits and services, requires notification of eligibility for VA benefits and services for individuals who were discharged or released from active service under conditions characterized as neither honorable nor dishonorable, and modifies the requirements of eligibility for certain mental and behavioral health care related to military sexual trauma, readjustment counseling, and related mental health services.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareModifies eligibility requirements for VA mental/behavioral health care, ensuring veterans receive proper notification and access to services related to military service.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires VA notification of benefits eligibility for veterans with 'other than honorable' discharges and modifies mental health care access, directly improving veterans' access to services.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Sep 21, 2021 Last action Sep 30, 2021
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Committee
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Sep 30, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
lower
Sep 21, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Sep 21, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

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Party
State
District
P
Photo of Lauren Underwood
Lauren Underwood
DDemocratic
IL
14
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Photo of Chris Pappas
Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
NH
1