Bills · HR 2426
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2426Health care qualityVeterans' medical care
Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION JAN 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to improve the quality of mental health and addiction care for veterans, a critical issue for many who have served our country. By independently comparing VA services with non-VA options, the study could reveal which approaches are most effective, where improvements are needed, and if veterans are getting timely and appropriate care.
If this bill becomes law and the study is conducted, its findings could directly inform future decisions about VA funding, veteran benefits, and healthcare policies. This could lead to more efficient allocation of resources, better treatment outcomes, and a healthcare system that is more responsive to the unique challenges veterans face. If it doesn't become law, there might be less clear data on the comparative quality of care, potentially making it harder to identify and address gaps in mental health and addiction services for veterans.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek an agreement with an independent organization within 90 days of the bill becoming law to conduct a study.
This ensures the study is conducted by an unbiased group, providing a neutral assessment of care quality.
PROVISION 02
Mandates a study comparing the quality of mental health and addiction therapy care provided by VA healthcare providers versus non-VA providers.
This directly addresses the core purpose of the bill: understanding if there are differences in care quality based on where veterans receive treatment.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the study must assess various aspects of care, including health outcomes, use of evidence-based practices, coordination gaps, veteran-centric care, integrated care for co-occurring conditions, outcome monitoring, and time to initiate services.
These detailed requirements ensure a comprehensive and thorough evaluation of care quality across multiple crucial dimensions.
PROVISION 04
Requires the study to be completed within 18 months of the agreement and its findings published in a public report submitted to Congress and made available online.
This provision ensures transparency and accountability, making the study's results accessible to policymakers and the public.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 12
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
22
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 6 REP 6 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJAN 13
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
JAN 13
Subcommittee Hearings Held
MAR 27
Introduced in House
MAR 27
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2426
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2025
Last actionJan 13, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025
House BillHR 2426Health care qualityVeterans' medical care
Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 13, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
12
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