congressman tom kean jr introduces bipartisan legislation to expand mental health services for veterans nationwide
Washington, D.C. — On Monday, Congressman Tom Kean Jr., a Republican from New Jersey, formally introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding access to mental health care for veterans across the United States. The proposal, known as the Veterans Mental Health Access Act, seeks to reduce waiting periods and increase the number of providers available through the Department of Veterans Affairs. According to the congressman’s office, the legislation would allocate additional funding for telehealth services and streamline credentialing processes for mental health professionals. Representative Kean stated that the measure is a response to rising suicide rates and unmet needs among former service members. The bill has garnered initial support from both Democratic and Republican co-sponsors, and is now pending review by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.