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     Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and for other purposes.
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     &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report on whether the VA has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy.&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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     &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report on whether the VA has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy.&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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     &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report on whether the VA has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy.&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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     &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report on whether the VA has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy.&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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2021-06-28
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2021-06-24
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2021-06-24
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Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2513)
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2021-05-18
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2021-05-18
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Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2441 are considered vacated.
Floor
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2021-05-17
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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2021-05-17
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2021-05-17
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2375-2378; text: CR H2375-2376)
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2021-05-17
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Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Floor
2021-05-04
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 6.
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2021-05-04
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2021-05-04
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2021-04-15
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2021-04-14
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2021-04-12
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2021-05-11T20:00:00Z
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2021-06-24T21:33:59Z
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2021-04-12
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2021-04-12
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2021-04-12
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2021-04-13
CA
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Ro
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Khanna
D
2021-04-16
CA
K000386
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John
Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]
Katko
R
2021-04-16
NY
R000597
7
Tom
Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7]
Rice
R
2021-04-16
SC
C001119
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Angie
Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
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D
2021-04-22
MN
L000586
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Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5]
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2021-04-22
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Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-21]
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2021-04-30
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Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large]
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2021-04-30
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Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-10]
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2021-04-30
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2021-04-30
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2021-04-30
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Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
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R
2021-05-07
OH
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Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-2]
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2021-05-07
AZ
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Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
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2021-05-07
WA
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Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
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2021-05-12
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Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19]
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2021-05-12
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Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]
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2021-05-13
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2021-05-13
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2021-05-13
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Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
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2021-05-13
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2021-05-13
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2021-05-13
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2021-05-17
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2021-05-17
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2021-05-17
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2021-05-17
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This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.
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2021-06-30
Became Public Law No: 117-21.
117-21
Public Law
House
Armed Forces and National Security
2021-05-18
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and for other purposes.
HRES
2021-04-29
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
CRS
Related bill
Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021
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Cynthia
Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]
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Congressional oversight Government studies and investigations Health care coverage and access Health facilities and institutions Mental health Rural conditions and development Veterans' medical care
2021-04-12
Introduced in House
 <p><strong>Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021</strong></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.</p> <p>The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report on whether the VA has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy.<br> </p>
2021-05-06T17:04:42Z
00
2021-05-18
Passed House
 <p><strong>Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021</strong></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.</p> <p>The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report on whether the VA has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy.<br> </p>
2021-06-07T10:40:28Z
53
2021-06-24
Passed Senate
 <p><strong>Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021</strong></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.</p> <p>The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report on whether the VA has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy.<br> </p>
2021-08-05T13:22:21Z
55
2021-06-30
Public Law
 <p><strong>Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021</strong></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.</p> <p>The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report on whether the VA has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy.<br> </p>
2021-08-09T16:00:26Z
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https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2441enr/xml/BILLS-117hr2441enr.xml
2021-05-19T04:00:00Z
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https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2441rfs/xml/BILLS-117hr2441rfs.xml
2021-05-18T04:00:00Z
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https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2441eh/xml/BILLS-117hr2441eh.xml
2021-04-12T04:00:00Z
Introduced in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2441ih/xml/BILLS-117hr2441ih.xml
2021-07-01T03:59:59Z
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HR
2023-05-11T15:43:11Z
2023-05-11T15:43:11Z
3.0.0
2021-05-18
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and for other purposes.
HRES
2021-04-29
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CRS
Related bill
Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021
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2021-06-30
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2021-06-30
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2021-06-30
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2021-06-30
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2021-06-28
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2021-06-24
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2021-06-24
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2021-06-24
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-18
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Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2513)
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Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2513)
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2021-05-18
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Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2441 are considered vacated.
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2021-05-17
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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2021-05-17
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2441.
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2021-05-17
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2375-2378; text: CR H2375-2376)
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2021-05-17
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Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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2021-05-04
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 6.
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2021-05-04
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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2021-05-04
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
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2021-04-15
Health Subcommittee
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Committee
2021-04-14
Health Subcommittee
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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2021-04-12
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Cynthia
Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]
N
Axne
D
IA
H001091
1
Ashley
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-1]
Hinson
R
2021-04-12
IA
R000577
13
TIM
Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
RYAN
D
2021-04-12
OH
M001215
2
Mariannette
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2]
Miller-Meeks
R
2021-04-12
IA
F000446
4
Randy
Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Feenstra
R
2021-04-12
IA
C001055
1
Ed
Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
Case
D
2021-04-12
HI
O000171
1
Tom
Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
O'Halleran
D
2021-04-13
AZ
P000613
20
Jimmy
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Panetta
D
2021-04-13
CA
K000389
17
Ro
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Khanna
D
2021-04-16
CA
K000386
24
John
Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]
Katko
R
2021-04-16
NY
R000597
7
Tom
Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7]
Rice
R
2021-04-16
SC
C001119
2
Angie
Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Craig
D
2021-04-22
MN
L000586
5
Al
Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5]
Lawson
D
2021-04-22
FL
V000129
21
David
Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-21]
Valadao
G.
R
2021-04-30
CA
S001204
0
Michael
Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large]
San Nicolas
F. Q.
D
2021-04-30
GU
M001136
10
Lisa
Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-10]
McClain
C.
R
2021-04-30
MI
W000826
7
Susan
Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Wild
D
2021-04-30
PA
F000466
1
Brian
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Fitzpatrick
K.
R
2021-04-30
PA
J000295
14
David
Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Joyce
P.
R
2021-05-07
OH
K000368
2
Ann
Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-2]
Kirkpatrick
D
2021-05-07
AZ
S001159
10
Marilyn
Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
Strickland
D
2021-05-07
WA
D000191
4
PETER
Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
DEFAZIO
A.
D
2021-05-12
OR
D000630
19
Antonio
Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19]
Delgado
D
2021-05-12
NY
A000148
4
Jake
Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]
Auchincloss
D
2021-05-13
MA
G000582
0
Jenniffer
Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Gonzalez-Colon
R
2021-05-13
PR
K000188
3
RON
Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
KIND
D
2021-05-13
WI
O000173
5
Ilhan
Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Omar
D
2021-05-13
MN
C001059
16
Jim
Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]
Costa
D
2021-05-13
CA
S001207
11
Mikie
Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Sherrill
D
2021-05-13
NJ
L000560
2
RICK
Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
LARSEN
D
2021-05-17
WA
B001286
17
Cheri
Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17]
Bustos
D
2021-05-17
IL
T000479
3
Van
Rep. Taylor, Van [R-TX-3]
Taylor
R
2021-05-17
TX
Y000033
0
DON
Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
YOUNG
E.
R
2021-05-17
AK
L000557
1
JOHN
Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
LARSON
B.
D
2021-05-17
CT
D000626
8
Warren
Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Davidson
R
2021-05-17
OH
C001116
9
Andrew
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
Clyde
S.
R
2021-05-18
GA
H001090
10
Josh
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10]
Harder
D
2021-05-18
CA
S001216
8
Kim
Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]
Schrier
D
2021-05-18
WA
Congressional oversight Government studies and investigations Health care coverage and access Health facilities and institutions Mental health Rural conditions and development Veterans' medical care
2021-04-12
Introduced in House
 <p><strong>Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021</strong></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.</p> <p>The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report on whether the VA has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy.<br> </p>
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00
2021-05-18
Passed House
 <p><strong>Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021</strong></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.</p> <p>The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report on whether the VA has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy.<br> </p>
2021-06-07T10:40:28Z
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2021-06-24
Passed Senate
 <p><strong>Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021</strong></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.</p> <p>The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report on whether the VA has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy.<br> </p>
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2021-06-30
Public Law
 <p><strong>Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021</strong></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.</p> <p>The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report on whether the VA has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy.<br> </p>
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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural areas.
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2021-06-30
Became Public Law No: 117-21.