H.R. 658: To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration.
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-23 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-02-03 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-23):
This bill establishes eligibility requirements for the appointment of an individual in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) as a marriage and family therapist who is qualified to provide clinical supervision. In order to be appointed as a marriage and family therapist in the VHA who is qualified to provide clinical supervision, a person must hold an appropriate master’s degree, be licensed or certified, and (1) be authorized to provide clinical supervision in the state they are licensed in, or (2) be designated as an approved supervisor by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | D GA 2025-01-31 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 658 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 658?
H.R. 658 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 658 are available on congress.gov.
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