MIND Our Veterans Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 3245

119th Congress

MIND Our Veterans Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Pete Ricketts

R - NE

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

The MIND Our Veterans Act improves mental health screening for service members separating from the military. Requires validated screening tools for PTSD, alcohol use, and violence risk during separation health assessments, and mandates adding substance use screening. DoD must fully implement within 120 days.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The MIND Our Veterans Act improves mental health screening for service members separating from the military. Requires validated screening tools for PTSD, alcohol use, and violence risk during separation health assessments, and mandates adding substance use screening. DoD must fully implement within 120 days.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires validated mental health screening tools at separation
Adds substance use screening to separation health assessments
Full implementation required within 120 days
Improves coordination between DoD and VA
Mandates congressional reporting on screening decisions

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Transitioning service members receive more thorough mental health evaluations before leaving military. Veterans benefit from earlier documentation of mental health conditions. Addresses veteran suicide crisis through early intervention.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3245, 119th Congress (2025). "MIND Our Veterans Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3245