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H.R. 10648

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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish inpatient treatment under the Veterans Community Care Program for a mental health condition, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · October 1, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced
October 1, 2026
Cosponsors (0)
None
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This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide inpatient mental health treatment to eligible veterans through either VA medical centers or the Veterans Community Care Program, which allows the VA to purchase care from private providers. The law mandates that the VA furnish this mental health care, which includes treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and substance abuse, within 24 hours of a veteran's request or a health care provider's prescription. The bill affects all veterans who are eligible under current VA law. Additionally, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must publish a public report every six months showing wait times for mental health inpatient treatment at both VA facilities and through the community care program. The legislation does not specify new funding amounts but directs the VA to deliver this care on an expedited timeline to improve access to mental health services for veterans.

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