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US HB2229

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Steil

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires the VA Secretary to proactively reschedule mental health appointments when a veteran cancels, regardless of how the cancellation was made

  • Mandates telephone contact as the method for reaching veterans to reschedule cancelled mental health appointments

  • Requires at least two telephone contact attempts if the veteran does not reschedule during the initial call

  • Applies to veterans enrolled in the VA patient enrollment system under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code

  • Introduced March 18, 2025 by Rep. Steil and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Legislative Description

No Veteran Falls Through the Cracks Act

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

4/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Health4/4/2025
Veterans' Affairs3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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