Healthcare (Mental Health)

in committee · United States · House Nov 17, 2025

HR 6000: Veterans’ Sentinel Act

HR 6000, the Veterans’ Sentinel Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve data collection and analysis of suicides and attempted suicides occurring on VA property. It mandates an annual evaluation of trends and prevention recommendations, establishes a working group to review root cause data (including Behavioral Health Autopsy Program findings), and standardizes data collection across VA facilities. The working group must develop unified reporting systems, modify incident forms to include on-campus suicide data, and coordinate with medical centers. The VA must submit annual briefings to congressional committees and a final report detailing the working group’s effectiveness and data management improvements. This bill directly affects VA facilities and veterans who experience suicide-related incidents on VA property.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates improved data collection and prevention strategies for veteran suicides, directly strengthening mental health services within VA healthcare system.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA to improve suicide data collection and prevention strategies on VA property, directly enhancing veterans' healthcare safety and access to critical mental health services.90% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6358: Veteran Education Empowerment Act

HR 6358, the Veteran Education Empowerment Act, creates a federal grant program to help colleges establish or improve dedicated Student Veteran Centers. These centers provide veterans, active-duty service members, and their families with lounge space, benefits counseling, academic support, and mental health services. Institutions must serve significant numbers of veterans and have sustainability plans to qualify for grants, with funding capped at $500,000 per institution over four years. The bill directly affects colleges serving veterans and aims to address challenges like isolation and transition difficulties through centralized campus support.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates federal grants ($500k/institution) to fund Student Veteran Centers providing academic/mental health support, directly enhancing higher education access and services for veterans.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health services for veterans via Student Veteran Centers, directly supporting healthcare access within the bill's purpose.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates federal grants for college Student Veteran Centers providing benefits counseling, academic support, and mental health services - directly funding veteran support programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Mental Health Veteran Education Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Nov 10, 2025

HR 6003: Justice Involved Veterans Support Act

This bill establishes a pilot program to help prisons and jails identify incarcerated veterans by improving their documentation systems. It directs the Attorney General and VA to provide grants and technical assistance to state/local facilities, aiming to connect veterans in the justice system with VA benefits and veterans treatment courts. The program prioritizes facilities in states with high veteran populations, high veteran poverty rates, or existing veterans court programs. This directly affects over 180,000 incarcerated veterans who face barriers to accessing mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and reentry support.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates program to connect veterans in justice system with VA benefits and treatment courts, reducing recidivism through targeted rehabilitation support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareConnects incarcerated veterans to VA healthcare benefits, facilitating access to existing medical services through improved documentation and grants.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates pilot program to connect incarcerated veterans with VA benefits via grants/technical assistance, prioritizing high-need states, directly advancing access to existing services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Probation & Parole Mental Health Substance Abuse Veteran Employment Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 2826: 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025

This bill requires the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline to establish a dedicated "Press 3" option for LGBTQ+ youth seeking crisis support, directly affecting LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. It amends federal law to mandate that 9% of funding for the 988 program be reserved specifically for this specialized service, which provides trained support addressing LGBTQ+ youth needs. The bill builds on existing 988 services that already handle over 1,500,000 annual contacts from LGBTQ+ youth, including 2,200 daily interactions as of May 2025. This policy change ensures dedicated resources and accessibility for a high-risk group, as LGBTQ+ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates dedicated mental health crisis service for LGBTQ+ youth with reserved 9% funding, expanding access to specialized care within public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 10, 2025

HR 5282: Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes the existing program providing support and treatment services for law enforcement officers experiencing mental health crises. It extends the funding authorization period from 2020-2024 to 2025-2029 under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The bill directly affects law enforcement officers who access these crisis support services through participating state and local programs. It makes no new policy changes but ensures the current program continues operating without interruption for five additional years.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reauthorizes and extends funding for mental health crisis support services for law enforcement officers, directly supporting mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Jan 5, 2026

HR 6454: VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025

HR 6454 establishes a 5-year pilot program at five Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers to improve suicide care for veterans. The program requires VA staff at these sites to complete a 10-week training curriculum based on the Zero Suicide Institute's model, focusing on suicide screening, risk assessment, safety planning, and care transitions. It mandates annual reports to Congress tracking staff training completion, policy alignment with the Institute's standards, and comparisons of suicide-related outcomes (like screenings and hospitalizations) between pilot sites and other VA facilities. The pilot includes one site primarily serving rural veterans and requires site selection based on factors like regional suicide rates and staff capacity. The program will conclude after five years unless the VA extends it for up to two more years.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes VA mental health training program to improve suicide care for veterans, directly supporting mental health services through staff training and standardized care protocols.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a pilot program to improve veteran suicide care through staff training and reporting, directly enhancing healthcare services.90% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House Nov 25, 2025

HR 6296: Advancing Access to Telehealth Act

The Advancing Access to Telehealth Act makes permanent Medicare's temporary telehealth flexibilities that were expanded during the public health emergency. It allows Medicare beneficiaries to receive telehealth services for mental health, stroke care, substance use disorder, and home dialysis without needing an initial in-person visit. The bill also expands eligibility for telehealth providers to include more healthcare professionals and permanently authorizes Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics to offer telehealth services. Additionally, it permits audio-only telehealth calls for certain services, removing previous video-only requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare telehealth access for mental health, stroke, and substance use without in-person requirement, improving patient access to care.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill expands telehealth access and permanently authorizes digital health services, promoting technology integration in healthcare delivery.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Mental Health Telehealth

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 22, 2025

S 183: Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act

This bill authorizes $1.567 billion in funding for two specific Veterans Affairs (VA) facility projects in fiscal year 2025. It directly affects VA medical centers in West Los Angeles, California (for a new critical care center, utility plant, and building renovations) and Dallas, Texas (for expanded mental health space, parking, and land acquisition). The bill sets maximum spending limits for each project ($1.46 billion for LA and $106.4 million for Dallas) but does not create new policy or alter veteran benefits. It solely provides authorization for construction and renovation work at these designated locations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $1.567B for VA medical facility projects, directly funding essential public services without tax changes or defunding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes $1.567B for VA medical facilities including mental health expansion and critical care centers, directly funding healthcare infrastructure and services.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes $1.567B for VA medical facility upgrades including critical care and mental health services in LA and Dallas, directly funding veteran healthcare infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · House Jan 12, 2026

HR 7019: Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2026

This bill amends the Higher Education Act to require colleges and universities receiving federal funds to implement evidence-based programs preventing alcohol and substance misuse among students and staff, replacing outdated terms like "drug abuse" with "substance misuse." It establishes a $15 million annual grant program (2027-2031) to fund recovery support services, integrated mental health and substance use care, overdose prevention, and campus-wide crisis response training. Institutions must certify compliance with these programs and report on implementation to Congress. The law directly affects all eligible higher education institutions, mandating updated prevention frameworks and collaboration with health agencies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates $15M annual grant for mental health/substance misuse prevention in higher education, amending Higher Education Act to require these services, directly advancing student well-being and educational access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $15M annually for campus mental health/substance use services, integrated care, and overdose prevention under Higher Education Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Feb 17, 2026

HR 7591: Secure Firearm Storage and Suicide Prevention Act of 2026

HR 7591 requires the U.S. Department of Education to develop and distribute annual firearm safety best practices to schools, focusing on secure storage methods and suicide prevention resources. The bill mandates that local school districts create community-specific guidance incorporating these best practices, to be shared with students, parents, and staff annually before the start of each school year. It specifies that materials must include practical storage solutions (like locks and safes), mental health resources, and neutral information about firearm safety without promoting or discouraging gun ownership. The law directly affects schools receiving federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, aiming to reduce firearm-related injuries and suicides through education, not by changing gun ownership laws.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates school suicide prevention resources, directly supporting mental health services within healthcare policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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