What does Preamble of Justice Involved Veterans Support Act do?

This bill directs the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program. The pilot program aims to assist State prisons and local jails in improving documentation of incarcerated veterans.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Justice Involved Veterans Support Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Justice Involved Veterans Support Act

What does FINDINGS. of Justice Involved Veterans Support Act do?

This section outlines findings related to incarcerated veterans. Approximately 181,000 veterans are incarcerated in the United States. More than half of veterans in the criminal justice system experience mental health conditions or substance abuse disorders. These veterans may be at a higher risk for suicide. Veterans released from incarceration have unique reentry needs.

What does PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DOCUMENTATION OF INCARCERATED of Justice Involved Veterans Support Act do?

This section establishes a pilot program to improve documentation of incarcerated veterans. The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, will administer the program by providing grants and technical assistance to State prisons and local jails. The pilot program aims to assist the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and State veterans affairs offices in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans. The program also seeks to increase the number of veterans in the criminal justice system who are diverted to veterans treatment courts. Priority for grant recipients will be given to facilities in states with high veteran populations, high rates of veteran poverty, or existing veterans treatment courts/diversion programs.

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Justice Involved Veterans Support Act

Last updated: 11/10/2025 · Introduced: 11/10/2025

Author: Jason Crow (D-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a pilot program to improve documentation of incarcerated veterans in State prisons and local jails.
The program provides grants and technical assistance to assist the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and State veterans affairs offices in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans.
The pilot program aims to increase the number of veterans in the criminal justice system who are diverted to veterans treatment courts, with priority given to facilities in states with high veteran populations or existing veterans treatment courts.

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