HR7049Reported by Committee

Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-13
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

David G. Valadao
David G. Valadao
Republican · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 95.0% (542 recorded votes)

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Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (0)

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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

2026-02-24

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would improve mental health services and coordination of care for homeless veterans by requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense to work together on better screening, treatment, and support programs. The legislation aims to help veterans experiencing homelessness access mental health care more easily and ensure different government agencies share information to avoid gaps in services. Veterans struggling with mental health issues and homelessness would be the primary beneficiaries of these coordinated efforts.

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Armed Forces and National Security
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