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Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025

HR 1290 · In committee · last action March 14, 2025

<p><strong>Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025</strong></p><p>This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program under which Vet Centers and VA medical facilities provide veterans who are experiencing mental health crises with referrals to approved non-VA mental health care providers.</p><p>The VA must&nbsp;report on the implementation, outcomes, and effectiveness of the pilot program.</p>

Sponsor

Vern Buchanan (R-FL)

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Official summary

<p><strong>Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025</strong></p><p>This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program under which Vet Centers and VA medical facilities provide veterans who are experiencing mental health crises with referrals to approved non-VA mental health care providers.</p><p>The VA must&nbsp;report on the implementation, outcomes, and effectiveness of the pilot program.</p>