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IL HR0267

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/30/2009

Primary Sponsor

Esther Golar

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide health benefits programs that cover services from local mental health providers instead of requiring veterans to use only VA hospitals
  • Notes that approximately 19% of service members from Iraq and 11% from Afghanistan have mental health problems, with 35% of Iraq veterans receiving VA mental health care within a year of return
  • Identifies that extended combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq increase the likelihood of service members developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health issues
  • Urges the VA to educate local mental health providers on treating post-traumatic stress disorders to expand the number of qualified professionals available to help veterans
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to President Barack Obama and VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki

Legislative Description

URGE VA-LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH

Last Action

Resolution Adopted 116-001-000

5/30/2009

Committee Referrals

Health Care Availability/Accessibility4/20/2009
Rules4/3/2009

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