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HB8737: Never Fight Alone Act

: Jimmy Patronis (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jun 5, 2026
Armed forces and national security
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand access to the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include certain veterans seeking mental health or substance-use services, and for other purposes.

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The Never Fight Alone Act would change Veterans Affairs rules to help more veterans access mental health and substance-use treatment through the Veterans Community Care Program. This program lets the VA pay for veterans to receive care from private doctors and facilities instead of only VA hospitals. The bill expands who qualifies for this community care option for mental health and addiction services. The bill is currently introduced in Congress and has not yet been assigned to a for consideration.

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