H.R. 6439, The Mental Health for Heroes' Families Act of 2008

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H.R. 6439 would amend title 38, United States Code to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide counseling for family members of veterans receiving non-service-connected treatment.

Detailed Summary

Mental Health for Heroes' Families Act of 2008 - Removes the requirement that, in order for family members of a veteran being treated in a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital for a non-service-connected disability to be eligible for counseling, training, and mental health services in connection with the veteran's treatment: (1) such services must have been initiated during the veteran's hospitalization; and (2) the continued provision of such services on an outpatient basis is essential to permit the veteran's discharge from the hospital.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/10/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .

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