H.R. 2426 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act

To require a study on the quality of care difference between mental health and addiction therapy care provided by health care providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs compared to non-Department providers, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4] Introduced March 27, 2025 Cosponsors 12 (6 D, 6 R) Latest action January 13, 2026

Summary

Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter into an agreement with an independent and objective organization to study the difference in quality of mental health and addiction therapy care provided by the VA compared to non-VA providers across various modalities. The organization must publish its findings publicly.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jan 13, 2026 Subcommittee Hearings Held
  2. Jan 13, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  3. Mar 27, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  4. Mar 27, 2025 Introduced in House

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