Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Feb 24, 2026
What it does
The bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a standardized assessment of veterans identified as needing homeless program services within three days of identification, including evaluations of physical and mental health needs, a plan to address immediate and long-term needs, and identification of appropriate housing. It mandates that assessment information be integrated into the veteran’s electronic health record while protecting personally identifiable information in accordance with VA policies and federal law. The Director of the Homeless Program Office would oversee implementation monitoring to ensure veterans with mental health issues receive appropriate…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.