To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to provide mental and behavioral health support to friends and families of veterans, and for other purposes.

Timothy M. Kennedy

Democrat · NY · Representative

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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

2026-06-24

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The Department of Veterans Affairs would create a test program offering mental health and counseling services to the friends and family members of veterans, recognizing that loved ones often struggle with the stress of supporting someone with military service-related challenges. This pilot program would help identify whether providing this support improves outcomes for both veterans and their support networks. The program would run for a limited time to evaluate its effectiveness before deciding whether to expand it more broadly.

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