What does Preamble of Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act do?

This bill aims to improve the provision of services from the Department of Veterans Affairs to incarcerated veterans. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 24, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Get Justice-Involved Veterans Behavioral Assistance and Care for Key Health Outcomes to Maintain Empowerment Act' or the 'Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act'.

What does PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO INCARCERATED of Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act do?

This section establishes a pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide mental health care to incarcerated veterans. The pilot program prioritizes veterans with service-connected disabilities related to post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. The program must be implemented at at least five facilities representing diverse settings (large/small, urban/rural) and with existing veteran housing. The VA Secretary must coordinate the program with relevant state and federal agencies. Telemental health services will be provided if the facility has the necessary infrastructure; otherwise, mobile mental health units or other means will be used. No copayments will be charged for services received under the pilot program. Mental health care will be provided by VA health care providers, and a dedicated hub of providers will be created. Providers will provide treatment and assessment but are prohibited from assessing or evaluating disability claims. The pilot program will operate notwithstanding section 1710(h) of title 38, United States Code. The section defines key terms including 'incarcerated veteran,' 'military sexual trauma,' 'service-connected,' 'veteran,' and 'Vet Center'.

What does SEPARATE HOUSING UNITS FOR INCARCERATED VETERANS. of Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act do?

This section amends Chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code, by adding Section 4015 regarding housing for incarcerated veterans. The Director of the Bureau of Prisons is directed to establish dedicated wards or housing units for incarcerated veterans in Federal correctional institutions where feasible. These veteran housing units are intended to provide an environment conducive to discipline, structure, and order to facilitate mental health treatment, peer support, and rehabilitation. Correctional staff in institutions with veteran housing units are required to collaborate with the Department of Veterans Affairs for training, resource allocation, and tailored rehabilitation programming. If a correctional institution lacks capacity for a dedicated housing unit, the Bureau of Prisons must create structured, veteran-focused programs with Department of Veterans Affairs oversight. The table of sections for chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code, is amended to include the new section 4015.

What does AUTOMATIC RESUMPTION OF PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY of Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act do?

This section amends Section 5313(a) of title 38, United States Code Automatic resumption of compensation payments after incarceration ends The amendment takes effect 180 days after the enactment of this Act

What does SURVEY ON INCARCERATED VETERANS. of Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act do?

This section amends part C of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. It redesignates paragraphs (15) through (23) as paragraphs (16) through (24) in subsection (c). It inserts a new paragraph (15) in subsection (c) to direct the collection and analysis of information concerning the incarceration of veterans. It modifies subsection (g) to specify reporting requirements for incarcerated veterans. The Director must submit a report to Congress within 180 days of enactment and annually thereafter, detailing data on incarcerated veterans.

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Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act

Last updated: 3/24/2026 · Introduced: 3/24/2026

Author: Herbert Conaway (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program to provide mental health care, including telemental health, to incarcerated veterans with service-connected disabilities related to PTSD, TBI, or military sexual trauma, without requiring copayments.
The Bureau of Prisons is directed to create dedicated housing units or structured programs for incarcerated veterans within federal correctional institutions, facilitating mental health treatment and rehabilitation with Department of Veterans Affairs oversight.
This bill mandates the automatic resumption of Department of Veterans Affairs compensation and dependency payments for veterans upon their release from incarceration, and requires a federal survey and annual report on incarcerated veterans.

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