Bills/H.R. 5040

Accurate Mental Health Resources for Our Servicemembers Act of 2025

Accurate Mental Health Resources for Our Servicemembers Act of 2025

In CommitteeDefenseHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# Accurate Mental Health Resources for Our Servicemembers Act of 2025 **What the Bill Does:** This bill aims to improve mental health support for active-duty military members and veterans. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, the bill's title suggests it would ensure that servicemembers have access to accurate, reliable mental health resources and information. The legislation would likely address gaps in how mental health information is communicated to those in the military. **Who It Affects:** The bill would directly impact active-duty servicemembers, veterans, and potentially their families.

It could also affect military medical facilities and mental health service providers who work with the Department of Defense. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 5040 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Jahana Hayes (D-CT). Without the detailed provisions being publicly available, it's unclear exactly what specific changes the bill proposes or how comprehensive its scope might be.

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Latest Action

August 26, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
August 26, 2025
Last Updated
August 26, 2025
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