Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2426

Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act

Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Care Study

Jan 13·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

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Superseded

This bill has not moved since the subcommittee held hearings on January 13, 2026. It is currently stalled in the House committee process. Lawmakers are now focusing on a newer version of this legislation instead of this specific bill.

Companion bill: Sen. Cornyn's Bipartisan Bill to Compare VA and Private Mental Health Care Advances in Senate →

Legislative Progress

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A companion or newer version of this bill is the one advancing instead.

Could go either way

This bill has support from both parties and addresses a popular issue, but many bills that only call for studies are not seen as high priorities for a final vote.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Companion
Identical companion bill S. 702 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
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Superseded
S. 702 (119th) is the version advancing; action has shifted to it.
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Key Points

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to hire an outside group to study the quality of mental health and addiction care. The study will compare the treatment veterans get at government hospitals to the care they receive from private doctors and clinics.
The study will look at how well veterans recover, including changes in their symptoms and suicide risk. It will also check if doctors are using the best proven methods for treating addiction and if they understand the unique needs of people who served in the military.
Researchers will investigate how long it takes for a veteran to actually start treatment after they first ask for help. They will also look at how well government and private doctors share medical records and work together to help patients with multiple health issues at once.
The Department must find an independent organization to do this work within 90 days of the bill becoming law. A final report with all the findings must be published on a public website within 18 months so that veterans and their families can see the results.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Jan 13, 2026House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Jan 13, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Mar 27, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Mar 27, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

News

The Hillunknown

House GOP pulls military benefits bill that has divided veterans groups

Newsweekunknown

VA benefits bill stalls as lawmakers warn of major cuts for veterans

Fox Newsunknown

SEN. BLUMENTHAL, REP. TAKANO: Congress can fund veterans' care without taking benefits from disabled heroes

No votes recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act

Bill NumberHR 2426

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionSubcommittee Hearings Held

Data Sources

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D: 6R: 6

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