THRIVE Act of 2025

The THRIVE Act of 2025 establishes a new interagency task force within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to evaluate and improve access to complementary and integrative health therapies for veterans. The task force, composed of VA leaders, clinicians, researchers, veterans' advocates, and community program representatives, will assess current access to therapies like acupuncture, yoga, peer support, and mental health coaching at VA facilities. Its key responsibilities include analyzing the effectiveness of these therapies for conditions like PTSD, depression, and anxiety; identifying gaps in research and service availability; and recommending how the VA can better integrate these approaches into veterans' care. The task force must submit its findings and recommendations to the VA Secretary within one year, followed by reports to Congress detailing implementation plans. This bill directly affects VA medical facilities and veterans receiving care there, focusing on enhancing mental health treatment options through evidence-based evaluation.