VA would fund outpatient mental health clinics for veterans in a three-year pilot
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Sponsor: Mike Bost · Representative · IL
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Official title: Recognizing Community Organizations for Veteran Engagement and Recovery Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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A three-year VA pilot would give clinics grants of up to $1.5 million a year per facility to treat veterans' mental health, in person or by telehealth.
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What does this do?
The bill would create a three-year pilot program in which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives grants to outpatient mental health clinics. Clinics would use evidence-based methods, in person or by telehealth, to treat veterans. A small second section would change a date in the VA home loan fee schedule from June 9, 2034 to July 24, 2034.
Who does it affect?
The bill mainly affects veterans seeking outpatient mental health care, their families, clinics that apply for grants, and the VA, which would run the program. The date change would affect when certain loan fee rates apply to veterans using VA-backed home loans.
Why does it matter?
Clinics that get grants could treat veterans who are uninsured or not eligible for VA care, and could offer family or couples counseling when it helps the veteran's treatment. Clinics would have to report treatment results, and the VA would have to send Congress a report after the pilot ends.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- $20 million a year authorized
- 2027 through 2029
- Up to $1.5 million per facility yearly
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 24, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Oct 5, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
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Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 736.