US HR258 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on April 6 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-04-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Urging the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prioritize the hiring of mental health professionals. Recognizes the critical shortage of mental health professionals working for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Calls on the VA to prioritize the hiring of such professionals.

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Title

Urging the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prioritize the hiring of mental health professionals.

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-04-06HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2017-04-06HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2017-04-06HouseIntroduced in House

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