H.R. 5161 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the qualifications for licensed mental health counselors of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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This bill provides that persons with a degree that is equivalent to a master's degree in mental health counseling shall be eligible for appointment to a Department of Veterans Affairs licensed professional mental health counselor position.

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S. 2771A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the qualifications for licensed mental health counselors of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
2016-04-11Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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2016-04-29
Introduced in House
2016-04-29
Introduced in House
2016-04-29
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2016-05-26
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the qualifications for licensed mental health counselors of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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