What does Preamble of HR 3863 do?

This bill aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code The amendment directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide annual mental health consultations The consultations are intended for certain veterans

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 3863 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act'.

What does MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATIONS AND OUTREACH TO A VETERAN RECEIVING of HR 3863 do?

This section amends section 1167 of title 38, United States Code, relating to mental health consultations. It requires the Secretary to offer annual mental health consultations to veterans receiving compensation for a service-connected mental health disability. The Secretary must also conduct outreach regarding the availability of consultations and other mental health services. The section redesignates subsections of 1167 and inserts a new subsection (b) outlining the annual consultation and outreach requirements. It mandates a GAO review within two years of enactment to assess the effect of these amendments, including the number of veterans receiving consultations and outreach, and any reported barriers to seeking them. The amended section 1167 is redesignated as section 1169 of title 38. The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 11 of title 38 is amended to reflect the redesignation.

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VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act — HR. 3863

Last updated: 7/23/2025 · Introduced: 6/10/2025

Author: Nikki Budzinski (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer annual mental health consultations to veterans receiving compensation for service-connected mental health disabilities.
The VA must conduct outreach to inform veterans about these consultations and other mental health services.
The Government Accountability Office will review the program's effectiveness within two years of enactment, assessing participation rates and identifying any barriers to access.

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