S. 609In Committee
BRAVE Act of 2025
Expands Department of Veterans Affairs mental health services by changing counselor hiring rules, extending suicide prevention grants, and requiring assessments and targeted outreach for veterans including women and those with spinal cord injuries
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expands Department of Veterans Affairs mental health services by changing counselor hiring rules, extending suicide prevention grants, and requiring assessments and targeted outreach for veterans including women and those with spinal cord injuries
Key points
- Establish spinal cord treatment pilot
- Authorize counselor licensure waivers
- Direct Vet Center access assessments
- Extend suicide prevention grants
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-18 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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