US Congress House Bill 5440 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on December 16 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-14 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants for a period of three years to eligible entities for the provision of post-traumatic stress disorder prevention services to veterans. Under the bill, eligible entities include tribally designated housing entities, community-based organizations, and other private entities that meet certain requirements. Entities must submit an application to receive financial assistance that includes a description of the services they propose to provide, among other elements. The bill requires the VA to equitably distribute grants across geographic regions and areas with the most need. Additionally, the VA shall give preference to entities that are experienced in providing post-traumatic stress disorder prevention services. Entities receiving funding must notify service recipients that funding is wholly or partially from the VA. The bill also expands VA patient advocate responsibilities by requiring them to share specified information with a family member who is a caregiver of a veteran.

Remembering the Life of Kyle Poteat Act

Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC]

Date	Chamber	Action
2020-01-14	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2019-12-16	House	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2019-12-16	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5440/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5440/BILLS-116hr5440ih.pdf