Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 472

119th Congress

Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David P. Joyce

Representative

Republican

OH-14

Cosponsors

36

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025 would require the Department of Justice to report on programs to provide treatment or preventative care for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder for public safety officers and telecommunicators. The report would include proposed programs and their estimated costs.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorDavid P. Joyce (R-OH)

Introduced6/10/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

ChamberHouse

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The Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025 would require the Department of Justice to report on programs to provide treatment or preventative care for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder for public safety officers and telecommunicators. The report would include proposed programs and their estimated costs.

Bill Number: 472
Sponsor: David P. Joyce (R-OH)
Introduced: 6/10/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025
Bill Number: 472
Sponsor: David P. Joyce (R-OH)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced: 6/10/2025
Summary: The Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025 would require the Department of Justice to report on programs to provide treatment or preventative care for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder for public safety officers and telecommunicators. The report would include proposed pr

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025 would require the Department of Justice to report on programs to provide treatment or preventative care for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder for public safety officers and telecommunicators. The report would include proposed programs and their estimated costs.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2023 This bill requires the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Department of Justice to report on one or more proposed programs to make treatment or preventative care available to public safety officers and public safety telecommunicators for job-related post-traumatic stress disorder or acute stress disorder. The report must also include draft legislative language related to each proposed program, as well as the estimated cost for administering each proposed program.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill focuses on addressing PTSD and acute stress disorder among public safety professionals like police, firefighters, and 911 operators.
It would direct the Department of Justice to study and propose specific programs to provide mental health treatment and preventative care for these workers.
The report would include the estimated costs of administering any proposed programs.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill could lead to the creation of new federal programs to support the mental health of public safety officers and telecommunicators. This could improve access to treatment and reduce the burden of PTSD and stress disorders among these critical workers, leading to better outcomes for both the employees and the communities they serve.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

First responders and emergency personnel

Government information and archives

Health promotion and preventive care

Law enforcement administration and funding

Law enforcement officers

Mental health

Neurological disorders

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

472, 119th Congress (2025). "Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-472

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