FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 2, 2022
CONTACT: press@iava.org

Washington, DC – Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs unanimously passed the bipartisan Supporting The Resiliency of Our Nation’s Great (STRONG) Veterans Act and sent it to the full House for a vote. This omnibus package includes the critically important, IAVA-backed Post-9/11 Veterans Mental Health Improvement Act as well as a number of other mental health care bills.

“Mental health and suicide prevention have long been top priorities for IAVA,” said IAVA CEO Jeremy Butler. “We are incredibly grateful to Chairman Takano and Ranking Member Bost for their hard work and commitment to ensuring this legislation is passed in a timely manner to help deliver life-saving care to veterans.” 

The Post-9/11 Veterans Mental Health Improvement Act will improve veterans’ access to care, bolster the mental health workforce within VA, and increase much-needed mental health research for veterans and their families. IAVA urges the full House and Senate to send this legislation to the President’s desk without delay.

IAVA is the voice for the post-9/11 veteran generation. With over 425,000 veterans and allies nationwide, IAVA is the leader in non-partisan veteran advocacy and public awareness. We drive historic impacts for veterans and IAVA’s programs are second to none. Any veteran or family member in need can reach out to IAVA’s Quick Reaction Force at quickreactionforce.org or 855-91RAPID (855-917-2743) to be connected promptly with a veteran care manager who will assist. IAVA’s The Vote Hub is a free tool to register to vote and find polling information. IAVA’s membership is always growing. Join the movement at iava.org/membership.

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