Rep. Kennedy Introduces Bill to Create Mental Health Hotline for Friends and Families of Veterans
The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs received this bill on June 24, 2026. It has not moved since that date and must be reviewed by the committee before it can proceed further. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so this proposal remains stalled.
While support for veterans is usually a popular topic for both parties, most bills introduced this late in a session struggle to get through the full committee process before time runs out.
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Veterans would benefit indirectly because their friends and family members would gain professional coaching on how to approach mental health conversations. When the people closest to a veteran know how to bring up tough topics and can access referrals, veterans are more likely to get connected with the care they need.
“such employees provide to eligible recipients-- (A) advice on how to discuss mental and behavioral health with a veteran; and (B) appropriate referrals to programs of the Department or to non-Department entities that provide mental health services or resources.”
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
VA Coaching into Care Act
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