Rep. Conaway Introduces Bill to Provide Mental Health Care and Housing for Incarcerated Veterans
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to two House committees for review. It is actively moving forward as it awaits further study by these groups. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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Veterans with criminal records would benefit from mental health treatment during incarceration and automatic benefit resumption upon release, both of which support successful reentry. The dedicated veteran housing units and rehabilitation programming aim to reduce recidivism by providing structured support tailored to the veteran experience.
“provide an environment conducive to the discipline, structure, and order familiar to veterans in order to facilitate more effective mental health treatment, peer support, and rehabilitation efforts.”
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act
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