Creates a VA-led task force to study “whole health” therapies like acupuncture, meditation, and peer support. Requires recommendations within a year and follow-up reports to Congress with an implementation plan.
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THRIVE Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Latest action on H.R. 5943: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects veterans who get care through VA medical facilities, especially those dealing with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, depression, anxiety, or suicide risk. It also affects VA leaders and clinicians who would have to staff the task force, gather information across facilities, and develop recommendations and reports. Community-based and peer-led programs and veterans service organizations are directly pulled into the process as task force participants, which could shape future VA policy choices about how these services are delivered or supported.
Why this matters: Many veterans live with mental health conditions or brain injuries and don’t get full relief from standard care alone, or they may prefer non-drug approaches. This bill tries to make VA’s decision-making more organized by requiring a clear framework for judging which complementary and integrative options are effective and safe, and by identifying where VA facilities lack research, training, or services. It could influence what care options are easier to access in VA medical facilities over time, but the real-world changes would still depend on what the task force recommends, what VA chooses to implement, and whether Congress provides any additional authority or resources.
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Officially: THRIVE Act of 2025
Creates a VA-led task force to study “whole health” therapies like acupuncture, meditation, and peer support. Requires recommendations within a year and follow-up reports to Congress with an implementation plan.
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (11/17/2025)
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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