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Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act
12/10/2025, 11:04 PM
Summary of Bill S 702
Bill 119 s 702, also known as the "Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Care Quality Study Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to investigate the quality of care provided to veterans for mental health and addiction therapy. The bill specifically focuses on comparing the care provided by health care providers within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to care provided by non-Department providers.
The purpose of this study is to determine if there are any significant differences in the quality of care between VA providers and non-Department providers when it comes to mental health and addiction therapy for veterans. By conducting this study, lawmakers hope to identify any potential areas for improvement in the care provided to veterans and ensure that they are receiving the best possible treatment for their mental health and addiction issues.
In addition to comparing the quality of care, the bill also aims to explore any potential barriers that veterans may face in accessing mental health and addiction therapy services. By understanding these barriers, lawmakers can work towards improving access to care for veterans and ensuring that they are able to receive the support they need. Overall, Bill 119 s 702 seeks to shed light on the quality of care provided to veterans for mental health and addiction therapy and identify ways to improve the care they receive. By conducting this study, lawmakers hope to ensure that veterans are receiving the best possible care for their mental health and addiction issues, regardless of whether they are receiving care from VA providers or non-Department providers.
The purpose of this study is to determine if there are any significant differences in the quality of care between VA providers and non-Department providers when it comes to mental health and addiction therapy for veterans. By conducting this study, lawmakers hope to identify any potential areas for improvement in the care provided to veterans and ensure that they are receiving the best possible treatment for their mental health and addiction issues.
In addition to comparing the quality of care, the bill also aims to explore any potential barriers that veterans may face in accessing mental health and addiction therapy services. By understanding these barriers, lawmakers can work towards improving access to care for veterans and ensuring that they are able to receive the support they need. Overall, Bill 119 s 702 seeks to shed light on the quality of care provided to veterans for mental health and addiction therapy and identify ways to improve the care they receive. By conducting this study, lawmakers hope to ensure that veterans are receiving the best possible care for their mental health and addiction issues, regardless of whether they are receiving care from VA providers or non-Department providers.
Congressional Summary of S 702
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 702
Bill S 702 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2025. Bill S 702 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 25, 2025. Bill S 702's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 287. as of December 9, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 702
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
9Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 702
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 702
A bill 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.
A bill 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.
Comments

Pablo Nichols
26,367
3 months ago
I'm really feeling down about this. It's tough to see how this will play out, but I hope it brings some positive changes.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 702
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