Improving Mental Health Support for Servicemembers and Veterans Act
This bill requires the VA and Defense Department to assess how well their current mental health programs help servicemembers and veterans transition to civilian life. Specifically, it mandates the Joint Executive Committee to complete an inventory of existing mental health services across the transition process and report findings - including any gaps or inefficiencies - to Congress within 180 days. It also directs the Committee to review the joint separation health assessment tool biennially to ensure its questions remain relevant and effective. The bill directly affects the VA and Defense Department agencies responsible for veterans' mental health care, aiming to improve coordination without creating new benefits or services.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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President
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Mar 30, 2026
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Mar 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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