Every State Counts for Veterans Mental Health Act

# Every State Counts for Veterans Mental Health Act (S 1361) ## What the Bill Would Do This bill aims to improve mental health services for veterans across all states by addressing gaps in care availability and access. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, the bill's title suggests it focuses on ensuring that veterans in every state—particularly smaller or rural states—have adequate mental health support and resources, rather than services being concentrated in certain areas. ## Who It Affects The primary beneficiaries would be veterans, especially those living in states with limited mental health infrastructure. The bill may also impact the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which administers most veterans' benefits and healthcare services, and potentially other federal agencies involved in veterans' mental health programs. ## Current Status As of now, S 1361 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced in the Senate but has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.

The bill was sponsored by Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND). For the most current information on its progress, you can check Congress.gov.