H.R. 2441 · 117th Congress

Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021

Introduced on Apr 12, 2021 by Cynthia Axne (D-IA-3). 37 cosponsors, 14 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-21.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-21
Introduced
Apr 12, 2021
Cosponsors
37
14 from the other party
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural areas.

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Mental health
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Veterans' medical care

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jun 30, 2021). Public domain.

Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.

The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report on whether the VA has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Cynthia AxneD-IA-3Sponsor

Democrats · 23

Republicans · 14

Roll calls

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History

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  1. Apr 12, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Apr 12, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Apr 12, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  4. Apr 14, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  5. Apr 15, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
  6. May 4, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee on Health Discharged.
  7. May 4, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  8. May 4, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 6.
  9. May 17, 2021 · HouseMr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  10. May 17, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2375-2378; text: CR H2375-2376)
  11. May 17, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2441.
  12. May 17, 2021 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  13. May 18, 2021 · HousePursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2441 are considered vacated.
  14. May 18, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2513)
  15. May 18, 2021 · HousePursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2513)
  16. May 19, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  17. Jun 24, 2021Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4796)
  18. Jun 24, 2021 · SenateSenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4796)
  19. Jun 24, 2021Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  20. Jun 24, 2021 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  21. Jun 28, 2021 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  22. Jun 30, 2021Presented to President.
  23. Jun 30, 2021 · HousePresented to President.
  24. Jun 30, 2021Signed by President.
  25. Jun 30, 2021Signed by President.
  26. Jun 30, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-21.
  27. Jun 30, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-21.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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