S. 711

Introduced

CARE for Reservists Act of 2019

Introduced 3/7/2019•116th Congress•Senate

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Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 538.

9/15/2020 • Senate

Summary

Care And Readiness Enhancement for Reservists Act of 2019 or the CARE for Reservists Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide counseling without referral to any member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who has a behavioral health condition or psychological trauma. Such counseling may include a comprehensive individual assessment, and outpatient services shall also be available.

The bill authorizes the VA to furnish mental health services to reservists.

The bill also expands specified VA programs to include reservists for the provision of (1) comprehensive suicide prevention, and (2) mental health treatment for veterans who served in classified missions.

Reported to Senate • 9/15/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careMental healthMilitary medicineMilitary operations and strategyNational Guard and reservesVeterans' medical care