Bryan Steil (R-WI)
No Veteran Falls Through the Cracks Act
A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "No Veteran Falls Through the Cracks Act," directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve how veterans schedule mental health care appointments. If a covered veteran cancels an appointment, the Secretary is required to try and reschedule it. This process must include contacting the veteran by telephone. If the appointment is not rescheduled during the first call, the Secretary must call at least one more time. The goal is to improve the ability of veterans to secure these necessary services.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +9
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill directly improves the responsiveness of mental health care scheduling for all covered veterans.
- Scored +8
Does this help veterans get medical care?
It specifically improves healthcare continuity for veterans by requiring multiple contact attempts to reschedule mental health services.
- Scored +7
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The bill mandates proactive outreach to reschedule cancelled mental health appointments to ensure continuity of care.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Improved follow-up for mental health care: The Secretary must seek to reschedule appointments if a covered veteran cancels, regardless of how the cancellation happened (Section 2(a)).
- Direct outreach to veterans: The bill requires the Secretary to contact the veteran by telephone to reschedule, ensuring there is a personal attempt to re-establish care (Section 2(a)).
- Multiple contact attempts: If the first phone call does not result in a rescheduled appointment, the Secretary is required to call the veteran at least once more (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — It specifically improves healthcare continuity for veterans by requiring multiple contact attempts to reschedule mental health services. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill mandates proactive outreach to reschedule cancelled mental health appointments to ensure continuity of care. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Improving scheduling procedures facilitates easier access to care for those needing it.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill directly improves the responsiveness of mental health care scheduling for all covered veterans.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — By improving mental health scheduling, the bill enhances the overall quality and responsiveness of veteran benefits.
- 4/4/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 3/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
David ValadaoRepublican · California