S 609
BRAVE Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:43 AM
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Bill overview
The BRAVE Act of 2025 aims to improve mental health services for veterans through several key initiatives. It seeks to increase the VA’s workforce by waiving licensure requirements for mental health counselors, extends the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, and focuses on enhancing Vet Center services and outreach. The bill also addresses specific needs of women veterans, including tailoring mental health programs and improving access to residential treatment, and includes provisions for reporting on pay scales, coordination between VA and Readjustment Counseling Service, and the effectiveness of programs related to spinal cord injuries.
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