To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration.
Click any stage to learn more about the legislative process.
Topic: Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D) - CA
Summary
This bill establishes eligibility requirements for the appointment of an individual in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) as a marriage and family therapist who is qualified to provide clinical supervision. In order to be appointed as a marriage and family therapist in the VHA who is qualified to provide clinical supervision, a person must hold an appropriate master’s degree, be licensed or certified, and (1) be authorized to provide clinical supervision in the state they are licensed in, or (2) be designated as an approved supervisor by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Legislative Subjects
Armed Forces and National Security; Family services; Health personnel; Mental health; Veterans' medical care
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2026-02-03
Ask about this bill
Ask questions about this bill. The AI can look up referenced laws and statutes to provide context.
What existing laws does this bill amend?
What are the main provisions of this bill?
Who would be affected by this legislation?