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H.R. 4053 (110th)

Mental Health Improvements Act of 2007

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Introduced

1 November 2007

Last action

2 November 2007 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare · Defence

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Summary

Mental Health Improvements Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the provision of specified substance use disorder treatment services at each Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center and community-based outpatient clinic. Requires the Secretary to ensure that treatment for a substance use disorder and a comorbid mental health disorder is provided concurrently by a team of experienced clinicians. Requires the Secretary to: (1) carry out a program of enhanced care and treatment for veterans with substance use disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); and (2) establish at least six national centers of excellence on PTSD and substance use disorders. Requires a report on residential mental health care facilities of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Pays tribute to Justin Bailey. Requires a: (1) pilot program on peer outreach and support services, readjustment counseling services, and other mental health services for veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom; (2) program of research into comorbid PTSD and substance use disorder; and (3) pilot program on the provision of readjustment and transition assistance to veterans and their families in cooperation with Vet Centers.

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Timeline

  1. 1 November 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 November 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 November 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 November 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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