Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act
Sens. King and Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Mental Health Care for Incarcerated Veterans
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 actively moving through the system, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill currently associated with this legislation.
Part of: story →Companion bill: Rep. Conaway Introduces Bill to Provide Mental Health Care and Housing for Incarcerated Veterans →Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a clear need for veterans, but it is still in the early stages of the committee process.
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Veterans with criminal records who are currently incarcerated would benefit from structured rehabilitation programming, peer support through dedicated housing units, and mental health treatment. These combined services could reduce recidivism by addressing the root causes of criminal behavior tied to military service. The automatic benefits resumption also makes the transition out of prison smoother.
“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.”
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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.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act
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