Veterans (Veteran Mental Health)

in committee · United States · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 3559: A bill to desginate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic".

This bill would rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, to the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic." It directly affects the San Jose VA clinic and all official references to it in government documents. The key provision (Section 2(a)) mandates that the clinic be officially designated by this new name after the bill becomes law, with all existing references to the clinic automatically updated to the new name. This is a commemorative naming bill with no new policy or funding provisions.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRenaming VA clinic to honor veteran corporal directly recognizes service, aligning with support indicators for veteran recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Nov 4, 2025

HR 5919: Veterans HOPE Act

HR 5919, the Veterans HOPE Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a comprehensive review of veteran deaths from opioid overdoses occurring between 2010 and 2016. The review must analyze demographic data (age, sex, race), medication histories (including black box warnings), prescribing patterns, combat trauma, and VA facility trends. Within 18 months of enactment, the VA must submit a public report to Congress detailing findings and recommendations to improve veteran safety and reduce opioid overdose rates. This procedural bill focuses on data collection and analysis, not new programs or funding.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates VA review of opioid overdose deaths to improve veteran healthcare safety and prevent future fatalities, directly supporting patient protection and health outcomes.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA review of veteran opioid overdose deaths to improve healthcare safety through data-driven recommendations95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Substance Abuse Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 29, 2025

S 2501: VSAFE Act of 2025

The VSAFE Act of 2025 creates a new "Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer" within the Department of Veterans Affairs to combat scams targeting veterans. This officer will develop fraud prevention guidelines, promote the VSAFE Fraud Hotline and website, coordinate with agencies like the IRS and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and monitor fraud metrics for veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors. The bill establishes this role without increasing staffing or altering the Inspector General’s authority. It focuses on improving communication, reporting systems, and cross-agency coordination to protect veterans from identity theft and financial scams.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates VA officer to combat scams targeting veterans, protecting benefits and services through fraud prevention and coordination.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 6662: Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Credentialing Integration Act of 2025

HR 6662, the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Credentialing Integration Act of 2025, requires the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments to create a single, unified system for medical provider credentialing and privileging. It directly affects military and VA medical staff (like doctors and nurses) by replacing separate, non-interoperable systems currently used by each department. Key provisions mandate a joint report on existing systems within 120 days, selection of one unified system by January 2027, and full implementation by January 2028, ensuring seamless sharing of provider credentials across both departments. This eliminates redundant credentialing processes and improves administrative efficiency for medical providers working across DoD and VA facilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIntegrates DOD/VA medical credentialing systems, improving efficiency for medical professionals and strengthening healthcare delivery infrastructure within military/VA systems.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIntegrates VA and DoD medical credentialing systems to improve healthcare efficiency and quality for veterans, directly enhancing veteran healthcare delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 9, 2025

S 1361: Every State Counts for Veterans Mental Health Act

This bill prioritizes states that have never received a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) suicide prevention grant. It requires the VA Secretary to give all eligible applicants in such states a scoring preference during grant evaluations until at least one grant is awarded there. The law directly affects veterans in states without existing VA suicide prevention grants by ensuring these states receive fair consideration for funding. Key mechanisms include prioritizing entities in states with prior unawarded applications and applying a scoring preference for all applicants in states with no prior grants. This aims to expand access to mental health support for veterans nationwide.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds VA suicide prevention grants in states without existing programs, directly supporting mental health services for veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransPrioritizes VA suicide prevention grants for states without existing funding, ensuring expanded mental health support for veterans through direct funding mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 10, 2025

S 926: Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025

The Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025 establishes a Department of Veterans Affairs program to provide eligible veterans with secure firearm lockboxes and educational materials on safe storage, aiming to support suicide prevention. The program distributes lockboxes meeting specific safety standards (e.g., key or combination-locked, U.S.-made, non-resale) and partners with organizations to run public education campaigns, clarifying that participation does not affect lawful firearm ownership. The VA must report annually to Congress on program reach and challenges, and the bill authorizes $5 million yearly (2026-2036) to fund the initiative.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes VA program for veteran suicide prevention via firearm lockboxes/education, directly advancing veteran healthcare and safety without restricting rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3139: VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025

This bill establishes a 5-year pilot program at five Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers to reduce veteran suicides through evidence-based suicide care improvements. The program requires participating VA staff to complete 10 weeks of training on suicide screening, assessment, safety planning, and care transitions, using the Zero Suicide Institute's curriculum. The VA must annually report on key metrics like suicide screenings, referrals, and outcomes compared to other VA centers, with a final evaluation determining if the program should expand or become permanent. The pilot directly affects veterans receiving care at the selected sites and VA staff implementing these new protocols.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes VA pilot program with mandatory suicide care training to improve mental health services for veterans, directly advancing evidence-based mental health care within healthcare system.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes VA suicide prevention pilot with mandatory staff training and metrics reporting, directly improving veteran healthcare services95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Nov 10, 2025

HR 5994: Every Veteran Counts Act of 2025

The Every Veteran Counts Act of 2025 requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create and maintain a publicly accessible database of detailed demographic data about veterans. This includes collecting and anonymizing information on gender identity, sexual orientation, race, income, housing, military service history, and other factors - broken down into specific categories like transgender, nonbinary, or veteran exposure to environmental hazards. The VA must update this database annually on a public website and submit a report to Congress within one year on its data strategy implementation. The bill directly affects all 19+ million living veterans by standardizing how the VA gathers and shares demographic insights to inform policy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires VA to create database of veteran demographic data including gender identity and sexual orientation, improving data collection for healthcare services and protecting patient rights.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires VA to collect anonymized veteran demographic data for improved service targeting, advancing understanding of veteran needs across key categories.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 6858: Veteran Suicide Prevention Act

The Veteran Suicide Prevention Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a comprehensive review of all veterans who died by suicide during the five years before the bill's enactment. The review must analyze demographics, medication history (including black box warnings and psychotropic drugs), prescribing patterns, combat trauma, and facility-specific suicide rates. The VA must submit a public report to Congress within 30 days of completing the review, detailing findings and recommendations to improve veteran safety. This applies to all veterans who received VA care during the relevant five-year period. The law aims to identify systemic patterns and inform future suicide prevention efforts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates VA review of veteran suicides to improve mental health care and suicide prevention services, strengthening healthcare support for veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA review of veteran suicides to improve healthcare protocols, directly enhancing veteran mental health services through data-driven prevention strategies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 29, 2026

HR 6960: Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act

This bill requires most employers (those with 50+ employees for 20+ weeks annually) to display a clear notice about veterans' benefits in visible workplace areas. The notice, developed by the Labor and Veterans Affairs Departments, includes the Veterans Crisis Line, how to apply for benefits, and state-specific veteran resources. Employers must post the notice starting one year after the bill's enactment, with the notice updated twice yearly and made available online. A 180-day information campaign will also inform employers about the requirement.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires employers to display veterans' benefits info, improving access to existing resources and supporting veteran employment access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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