United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 5161 (114th)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the qualifications for licensed mental health counselors of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Introduced
29 April 2016
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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5 December 2025
Summary
This bill provides that persons with a degree that is equivalent to a master's degree in mental health counseling shall be eligible for appointment to a Department of Veterans Affairs licensed professional mental health counselor position.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 29 April 2016
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 29 April 2016
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 29 April 2016
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5161
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/114/hr/5161