H.R. 2629 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
CARE for Reservists Act of 2019
H.R. 2629 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 9, 2019, sponsored by Anthony Brindisi with 20 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 9, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Care And Readiness Enhancement for Reservists Act of 2019 or the CARE for Reservists Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide counseling without referral to any member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who has a behavioral health condition or psychological trauma.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Anthony Brindisi (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 9, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 29, 2019)
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