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Set professional standards for marriage and family therapists who supervise clinical staff at the Veterans Health Administration.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

What’s happening with this effort?

H.R. 658 passed the House of Representatives on February 1, 2026, and it now requires a vote in the Senate to move forward. The Senate has not taken action on this bill since February 1, 2026, which is a common outcome because many bills that pass the House never receive a vote in the Senate.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration. (H.R. 658 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.

How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 8165 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 8165 (118th) →

Vehicles

H.R. 658 (119th) · VA: New Qualifications for Marriage and Family Therapist SupervisorscurrentH.R. 8165 (118th) · To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration.

Who’s behind it

Julia Brownley (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.