An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 117-225 to require the VA to inform new veterans of the medical care and services for which they are eligible, including community care under the MISSION Act; mental health care, including the Veterans Crisis Line; care relating to military sexual trauma; and any other information the Secretary deems appropriate.

1. Adds SEC. 4. PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO VETERANS DURING TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE at the end of the bill

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   Inserted: SEC. 4. PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO VETERANS DURING TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE.

   Inserted: (a) Requirement.--In providing information to new veterans regarding benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary shall ensure that the information includes the following:

   Inserted: (1) A description of the medical care and services for which the veteran will be eligible under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, including with respect to--

   Inserted: (A) community care under section 1703 of such title;

   Inserted: (B) mental health care, including how to access the Veterans Crisis Line established under section 1720F(h) of such title; and

   Inserted: (C) care relating to military sexual trauma (as defined in section 1166 of such title).

   Inserted: (2) Any other information that the Secretary determines appropriate, including information about the services and benefits to which the veteran may be entitled.

   Inserted: (b) Manner.--The Secretary shall provide the information under subsection (a) in a manner that promotes the destigmatization of mental health care and encourages veterans to reach out for support.

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