H.R. 918 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Veteran Urgent Access to Mental Healthcare Act
H.R. 918 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 7, 2017, sponsored by Mike Coffman with 40 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 7, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Veteran Urgent Access to Mental Healthcare Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish to former members of the Armed Forces: (1) an initial mental health assessment; and (2) the mental health care services required to treat the member's urgent mental health care needs, including risk of suicide or harming others.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Coffman (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2017
- Passed the HouseNov 7, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Nov 8, 2017)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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