H.R. 1290 would test whether veterans in mental health crisis can get faster care through approved non-VA providers. It sets up a 3-year pilot, requires training and reports, and authorizes $3 million a year for fiscal years 2025 through 2027.
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Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025 is a House bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Latest action on H.R. 1290: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who this affects: The bill mainly affects veterans in mental health crisis, along with the VA staff and outside providers who would handle these referrals. It also affects Congress, which would receive yearly and final reports on how well the pilot worked, including wait times and veteran satisfaction.
Why this matters: Veterans in mental health crisis may struggle to get timely care when VA services are overloaded, limited, or far away. This bill matters because it would test whether a formal referral system to approved outside providers can get people help faster without committing to a nationwide program right away. It also matters because Congress would get real data on wait times, use of outside care, and veteran satisfaction before deciding whether this approach should be expanded, changed, or dropped.
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Officially: Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025
H.R. 1290 would test whether veterans in mental health crisis can get faster care through approved non-VA providers. It sets up a 3-year pilot, requires training and reports, and authorizes $3 million a year for fiscal years 2025 through 2027.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Health
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (3/14/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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