HR 5027
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish free and comprehensive mental health care to former members of the Armed Services, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to expand access to mental healthcare for veterans and former members of the Armed Forces. It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide free and comprehensive mental health services to individuals who served in the military, including reservists, regardless of their discharge status or length of service. The bill also clarifies that readjustment counseling and related mental health services are available to a broader range of former service members. Ultimately, the goal is to improve mental health support for those who have served.
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