H.R. 2441 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021
H.R. 2441 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Apr 12, 2021, sponsored by Cynthia Axne with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 12, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-21
What it does
Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cynthia Axne (D-IA). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 12, 2021
- Passed the HouseMay 18, 2021
- Passed the SenateJun 24, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentJun 30, 2021
- Became lawJun 30, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-21. (Jun 30, 2021)
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