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HR 1290 United States House · 119th Congress

Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025

HR 1290, the Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025, requires the VA to create a three-year pilot program connecting veterans in mental health crises with approved non-VA providers. The program, testing in at least three locations, mandates referrals within one week, develops provider approval criteria, and trains VA staff. It includes annual reports tracking referrals, wait times, and veteran satisfaction, plus a final evaluation after the pilot. The bill authorizes $3 million annually (2025-2027) for this referral system, directly affecting veterans seeking urgent mental health care outside VA facilities.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mental health access via VA referrals, authorizes $3M pilot to reduce wait times and improve veteran crisis response in mental health services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA pilot program connecting veterans in mental health crises with non-VA providers, requiring referrals within one week and authorizing $3M funding to improve access to care.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Party
State
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P
Photo of Vern Buchanan
Vern Buchanan
RRepublican
FL
16
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Photo of Gregory F. Murphy
Gregory F. Murphy
RRepublican
NC
3