This bill allows Department of Veterans Affairs chaplains to voluntarily share a veteran's contact information with religious or faith-based organizations of the veteran's choosing, but only if the veteran consents. The authority applies specifically to chaplains who have conducted a spiritual assessment of the veteran, which is defined as an evaluation to gather spiritual information and potentially inform the veteran's medical treatment plan. The bill does not establish any new funding requirements or implementation timelines. This legislation is intended to help connect veterans with faith-based support services outside the VA system while maintaining patient choice and voluntary participation. The change applies to veterans who have already interacted with VA chaplains and received a spiritual assessment.
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