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H.R. 4231 (110th)

Rural Veterans Health Care Access Act of 2007

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Introduced

15 November 2007

Last action

16 November 2007 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Boyda, Nancy E. [D-KS-2], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large], Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence

Source updated

14 August 2025

Healthcare · Defence

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Summary

Rural Veterans Health Care Access Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) to establish and implement a pilot program to provide mental health counseling services to eligible veterans at non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. Defines "eligible veteran" as one who: (1) served on active duty in support of a contingency operation; (2) is eligible to receive hospital care and medical services; (3) has been diagnosed with a mental health condition and recommended to receive mental health counseling; and (4) resides at least 30 miles from a VA medical facility that employs a full-time mental health professional. Requires the Secretary to issue to an eligible veteran a six-month supply of vouchers to be used to pay for counseling (including family counseling) services provided by the mental health provider. Requires the Secretary to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the pilot program.

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Timeline

  1. 15 November 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 November 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 November 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 November 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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