S. 785 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019
S. 785 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Mar 13, 2019, sponsored by Jon Tester with 53 co-sponsors.
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
- Mar 13, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 116-171
What it does
Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 This bill makes updates related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) transition assistance, mental health care, care for women veterans, and telehealth care. TITLE I--IMPROVEMENT OF TRANSITION OF INDIVIDUALS TO SERVICES FROM DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Tester (D-MT). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats, 18 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 13, 2019
- Passed the SenateAug 5, 2020
- Passed the HouseSep 23, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentOct 6, 2020
- Became lawOct 17, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-171. (Oct 17, 2020)
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