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's purpose is to improve services for incarcerated veterans and includes 'other purposes' not explicitly detailed in this section.

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

This Act establishes two short titles for citation purposes.

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 to provide mental health care to incarcerated veterans. The program prioritizes veterans with service-connected disabilities related to post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. The pilot program must be implemented at at least five facilities representing diverse settings (large/small, urban/rural) with existing separate housing for veterans. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs 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 Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers, and a dedicated hub of providers will be created. Health care providers will provide treatment and assessment but are prohibited from assessing or evaluating disability claims. The 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 should provide an environment conducive to discipline, structure, and order to facilitate mental health treatment, peer support, and rehabilitation. Correctional staff in facilities 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 and support.

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. The amendment requires the Secretary to ensure that compensation or dependency and indemnity compensation payments automatically resume upon an individual's release from incarceration. These payments are those that were interrupted due to a period of incarceration. The amendment will take 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 the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. It requires the collection and analysis of information concerning the incarceration of veterans, as defined in Title 38 of the United States Code. The Director is required to submit a report to Congress regarding data on incarcerated veterans. The report must be submitted within 180 days of the paragraph's enactment and annually thereafter.

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Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act

Last updated: 3/23/2026 · Introduced: 3/23/2026

Author: Angus King (I-ME)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide mental health care to incarcerated veterans, prioritizing those with service-connected disabilities related to PTSD, TBI, or military sexual trauma.
The Bureau of Prisons is directed to create dedicated housing units or structured programs for incarcerated veterans in federal correctional institutions, fostering rehabilitation and collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Upon release from incarceration, this bill mandates that compensation and dependency indemnity payments previously interrupted for incarcerated veterans automatically resume.

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