What does Preamble of VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish annual mental health consultations to certain veterans, and for other purposes,' aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide annual mental health consultations to certain veterans. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 10, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act 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 VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act do?

This section amends section 1167 of title 38, United States Code, relating to mental health consultations. It establishes an annual consultation requirement for veterans receiving compensation for a service-connected mental health disability. The Secretary must offer a mental health consultation to assess needs and discuss care options. The Secretary is required to conduct outreach to veterans regarding consultations and other mental health services, unless the veteran opts out. Outreach methods include telephone calls, text messages, emails, and letters. The Secretary must submit an annual report to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs detailing the success rates of outreach methods. The Comptroller General of the United States will conduct a review of the effect of the amendments within two years of enactment.

What does MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN HOUSING LOAN FEES. of VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act do?

This section modifies the loan fee table in section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code The modification involves replacing 'June 9, 2034' with 'May 12, 2035'

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VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act

Last updated: 5/4/2026 · Introduced: 6/10/2025

Author: Nikki Budzinski (D-IL)

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The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to provide annual mental health consultations to certain veterans receiving compensation for a service-connected mental health disability.
The Secretary must conduct outreach to veterans regarding consultations and other mental health services, using methods such as telephone calls, text messages, emails, and letters, unless the veteran opts out.
The loan fee table in section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is modified by replacing 'June 9, 2034' with 'May 12, 2035'

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