Veterans Mental Health Care Access Improvement Act of 2006

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Bill Number

HR 5396

Introduced

May 16, 2006

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Topics

Access to health care Armed Forces and National Security Department of Veterans Affairs Education Employee selection Families Family services Federal employees Government Operations and Politics Graduate education Health Higher education Law Licenses Marriage counseling Mental health services Psychiatric personnel Psychotherapy Veterans' medical care

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Summary

Veterans Mental Health Care Access Improvement Act of 2006 - Modifies requirements for appointment to positions in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by establishing eligibility requirements for licensed mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists.

Actions

May 22, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 16, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 16, 2006

Introduced in House

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