H.R. 8247 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment Act of 2020
H.R. 8247 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment Act of 2020, became law — introduced on Sep 14, 2020, sponsored by Mark Takano.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 14, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 116-214
What it does
Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment Act of 2020 or the Veterans COMPACT Act of 2020 This bill implements programs, policies, and reports related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) transition assistance, suicide care, mental health education and treatment, health care, and women veteran care. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Veterans COMPACT Act of 2020
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 14, 2020
- Passed the HouseSep 23, 2020
- Passed the SenateNov 10, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentNov 24, 2020
- Became lawDec 5, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-214. (Dec 5, 2020)
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