Protecting Veteran Community Care Act
Sen. Daines Introduces the Protecting Veteran Community Care Act to Expand Mental Health Options
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs for review. It is considered active, but no further meetings or votes have been scheduled at this time. There is no companion bill currently linked to this proposal.
Legislative Progress
While supporting veterans is popular, bills that move care away from VA facilities often face opposition from those who want to keep the VA system strong. It currently only has Republican sponsors.
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Veterans struggling with mental health issues or substance use disorders would gain faster access to residential treatment by being allowed to use private community facilities when the VA cannot see them quickly. This is especially important for veterans in crisis or in rural areas far from VA centers. The bill also guarantees that veterans can choose the care option they prefer when multiple options exist, giving them more control over their treatment.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protecting Veteran Community Care Act
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