United States · Law · S
S. 2162 (110th)
Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008
Introduced
15 October 2007
Last action
10 October 2008 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 110-387.
Sponsors
Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Subjects
Healthcare, Defence
Source updated
5 December 2025
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
15 October 2007
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12872)
Source: IntroReferral
15 October 2007
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
15 October 2007
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
24 October 2007
Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-328.
Source: Committee
14 November 2007
Reported
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
8 April 2008
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 632.
Source: Calendars
8 April 2008
Reported
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-281.
Source: Committee
8 April 2008
Reported
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-281.
Source: Committee
3 June 2008
Reported
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4983-4986; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S4983-4985)
Source: Floor
3 June 2008
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
4 June 2008
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
4 June 2008
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
4 June 2008
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
24 September 2008
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
24 September 2008
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9369-9378)
Source: Floor
24 September 2008
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9369-9378)
Source: Floor
24 September 2008
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2162.
Source: Floor
24 September 2008
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9369-9387)
Source: Floor
24 September 2008
Floor
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
25 September 2008
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Source: Floor
27 September 2008
Action
Cleared for White House.
27 September 2008
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
27 September 2008
Passed
Senate agreed to the House amendment to the bill by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10017-10018; text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S10017)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 September 2008
Passed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to the bill by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10017-10018; text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S10017)
Source: NotUsed
30 September 2008
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
30 September 2008
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
10 October 2008
Became law
Became Public Law No: 110-387.
Source: President
10 October 2008
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
10 October 2008
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Public Law · 10 October 2008 · Download file
- Enrolled Bill · 29 September 2008 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment House · 25 September 2008 · Download file
- Engrossed in Senate · 3 June 2008 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 8 April 2008 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 15 October 2007 · Download file
Documents
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Public Law (text)
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Public Law (text)
Public Law · EN · 10 October 2008
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 10 October 2008
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Public Law
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Enrolled Bill (text)
Enrolled Bill · EN · 29 September 2008
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Enrolled Bill · EN · 29 September 2008
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Engrossed Amendment House (text)
Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 25 September 2008
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Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 25 September 2008
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Engrossed in Senate (text)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 3 June 2008
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Engrossed in Senate · EN · 3 June 2008
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 3 June 2008
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Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate · EN · 8 April 2008
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 8 April 2008
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 October 2007
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Sponsors
- Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
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- us · 110-s-2162 · source updated 5 December 2025