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American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act

USA117th CongressHR-912| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2021
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide mental health and suicide prevention outreach to American Indian and Alaska Native veterans. Specifically, the bill requires that each VA medical center have a full-time minority veteran coordinator. The coordinator must receive training in the delivery of culturally appropriate mental health and suicide prevention services to American Indian and Alaska Native veterans. Further, the suicide prevention coordinator and minority veteran coordinator of each VA medical center must develop and disseminate a written plan for conducting mental health and suicide prevention outreach to all tribes and urban Indian health organizations within the area of the medical center.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8068
American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Jul 28, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 5, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5181
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8068
    American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act


  • February 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 28, 2021
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.


  • July 28, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • December 5, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5181
    Introduced in Senate

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 117-5181: American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act
Alaska Natives and HawaiiansCensus and government statisticsCongressional oversightCultural exchanges and relationsEmployment and training programsFederal-Indian relationsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthMinority employmentMinority healthVeterans' medical careWomen's employment

American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act

USA117th CongressHR-912| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2021
American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide mental health and suicide prevention outreach to American Indian and Alaska Native veterans. Specifically, the bill requires that each VA medical center have a full-time minority veteran coordinator. The coordinator must receive training in the delivery of culturally appropriate mental health and suicide prevention services to American Indian and Alaska Native veterans. Further, the suicide prevention coordinator and minority veteran coordinator of each VA medical center must develop and disseminate a written plan for conducting mental health and suicide prevention outreach to all tribes and urban Indian health organizations within the area of the medical center.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8068
American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Jul 28, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 5, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5181
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8068
    American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act


  • February 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 28, 2021
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.


  • July 28, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • December 5, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5181
    Introduced in Senate
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 117-5181: American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alaska Natives and HawaiiansCensus and government statisticsCongressional oversightCultural exchanges and relationsEmployment and training programsFederal-Indian relationsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthMinority employmentMinority healthVeterans' medical careWomen's employment