H.R. 5986 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Bill Mulder and Ryan Larkin Posttraumatic Growth Act
H.R. 5986 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 29, 2018, sponsored by Scott Taylor with 22 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 29, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Bill Mulder and Ryan Larkin Posttraumatic Growth Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a two-year pilot program to study the effectiveness of nonprofit post-traumatic growth programs to determine: (1) the outcomes of such programs in contrast to traditional models of mental health care, (2) the possible integration of such nonprofit programs into VA mental health care programs, and (3) the bu…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Scott Taylor (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 29, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (May 29, 2018)
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