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Veterans Posttraumatic Growth Act

USA116th CongressS-3235| Senate 
| Updated: 9/15/2020
Martha McSally

Martha McSally

Republican Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (2)
Kelly Loeffler (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Posttraumatic Growth Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a two-year pilot program to study the effectiveness of nonprofit post-traumatic growth programs to determine (1) the outcomes of such programs in contrast to traditional models of mental health care, (2) the possible integration of such nonprofit programs into VA mental health care programs, and (3) the budgetary impact of such integration. Post-traumatic growth is the positive psychological change that can result from struggling with traumatic events. The bill makes veterans who are not at immediate risk of attempting suicide and not participating in traditional mental health treatment eligible for such program.

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Apr 29, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 28, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 5, 2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 15, 2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 15, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 543.
  • April 29, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1997
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • January 28, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • August 5, 2020
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 15, 2020
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • September 15, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 543.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1997: Veterans Posttraumatic Growth Act
Congressional oversightHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchMental healthNeurological disordersRural conditions and developmentVeterans' medical care

Veterans Posttraumatic Growth Act

USA116th CongressS-3235| Senate 
| Updated: 9/15/2020
Veterans Posttraumatic Growth Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a two-year pilot program to study the effectiveness of nonprofit post-traumatic growth programs to determine (1) the outcomes of such programs in contrast to traditional models of mental health care, (2) the possible integration of such nonprofit programs into VA mental health care programs, and (3) the budgetary impact of such integration. Post-traumatic growth is the positive psychological change that can result from struggling with traumatic events. The bill makes veterans who are not at immediate risk of attempting suicide and not participating in traditional mental health treatment eligible for such program.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 29, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 28, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 5, 2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 15, 2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 15, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 543.
  • April 29, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1997
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • January 28, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • August 5, 2020
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 15, 2020
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • September 15, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 543.
Martha McSally

Martha McSally

Republican Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (2)
Kelly Loeffler (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1997: Veterans Posttraumatic Growth Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchMental healthNeurological disordersRural conditions and developmentVeterans' medical care