Establishes a pilot program for mental health care for incarcerated veterans, creates dedicated housing units, and ensures automatic resumption of VA.
The Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act aims to improve services for incarcerated veterans by establishing a pilot program to provide mental health care, prioritizing those with service-connected disabilities. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will implement this program at multiple facilities, offering telemental health services where feasible. The Act also mandates the creation of dedicated housing units for veterans in federal correctional institutions, ensuring they receive an environment conducive to rehabilitation.
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