To prioritize the use of funds for certain telehealth services and mental health programs for veterans.

SA 1216. Mr. SULLIVAN (for himself and Ms. Rosen) submitted an
amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 1092 proposed by Mrs.
Murray (for herself and Ms. Collins) to the bill H.R. 4366, making
appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans
Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2024, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as
follows:

At the appropriate place in division A, insert the
following:

SEC. ___. PRIORITIZATION OF USE OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN
TELEHEALTH SERVICES AND MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
FOR VETERANS.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall prioritize the use
of any amounts provided to the Department of Veterans Affairs
under this division for telehealth services or mental health
programs, including for suicide prevention outreach and
treatment programs or the Veterans Crisis Line established
under section 1720F(h) of title 38, United States Code, in
States with the highest rate of suicide among members of the
Armed Forces and veterans.
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