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H.R. 3863119th CongressPlaced on the calendarLatest action May 4, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act
Introduced:
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Veterans getting disability pay for mental health conditions would get yearly VA check-ins, not just an initial one.
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This bill requires the VA to offer yearly mental health check-ins to veterans who receive disability compensation for a service-connected mental health condition, adding to the current one-time initial consultation. During these check-ins, the VA assesses current mental health needs and discusses treatment options, and must actively reach out so veterans know these services exist. It also bars using these consultations as grounds to reevaluate or reduce a veteran's disability compensation.
Veterans who already receive VA disability payments for mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, or anxiety.
The change increases regular contact between these veterans and VA mental health services without altering benefit amounts or eligibility, aiming to catch problems early.
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Right now: it was placed on the House floor calendar, and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 550.