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H.R. 6108 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Never Again Act

H.R. 6108 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Sep 21, 2016, sponsored by David Loebsack with 75 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Sep 21, 2016
Co-sponsors
75
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

Never Again Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), upon the request of a veteran who is enrolled in the VA health care system and entitled to in-patient psychiatric care, to furnish such veteran with in-patient psychiatric care at: (1) the VA facility that is closest to where the veteran resides and that has the capacity and capability to provide such care, or (2) at a non-VA facility if the VA facilit…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

David Loebsack (D-IA). Co-sponsors: 43 Democrats, 32 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedSep 21, 2016
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Oct 6, 2016)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 6108 (114th Congress): Never Again Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/114-hr-6108/never-again-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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