By: Quiver LegislationRadar
Posted: an hour ago / Jan. 30, 2026 3:35 p.m. UTC
We have received text from H.R. 7049: Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act. This bill was received on 2026-01-13, and currently has no cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, titled the
Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act
, aims to enhance support services for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The main focus of the bill is to ensure that veterans receive timely assessments of their needs and appropriate care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Below are the key components of the bill:
Assessment of Veterans
Under this bill, when a VA employee identifies a veteran who needs homeless program services, they are required to conduct an assessment within three days. This assessment must include:
An evaluation of the veteran’s physical and mental health needs.
A plan to address both immediate and long-term health issues.
Identification of suitable housing options for the veteran.
Inclusion in Electronic Health Records
The bill requires that the information gathered from these assessments be consistent with the veteran’s existing electronic health record (EHR). Furthermore, it mandates that any personally identifiable information collected during the assessment must adhere to the VA’s policies, federal laws, and ethical standards.
Monitoring Implementation
The Director of the Homeless Program Office is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the care plans developed from the assessments. This includes ensuring that homeless veterans and those at risk, particularly those with mental health issues, receive the appropriate services they need for both immediate support and long-term care.
Clerical Amendments
The bill also includes a clerical amendment that adds a new section number (2070) to the existing chapters in the United States Code regarding veterans’ services, specifically relating to the assessment of veterans needing homeless program services.
Scope and Purpose
The overarching goal of this legislation is to improve coordination between mental health care services and housing support for homeless veterans, thereby facilitating better outcomes for this vulnerable population.
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You can track bills proposed by Representative David G. Valadao on Quiver Quantitative’s politician page for Valadao.
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