Only the left has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 658 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 2 · Center 0 · Right 0 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Brownley, Julia (D-CA) (Introduced 01/23/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.31 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 02/03/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/23/2025)
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.
119 HR 658 EH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 658
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.
1.Establishment of qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health AdministrationSection 7402(b)(10) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; (2)by inserting (A) before To be eligible; and (3)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph (B): (B)To be eligible to be appointed to a marriage and family therapist position and qualified to provide clinical supervision, a person must— (i)have the qualifications set forth in subparagraph (A); and (ii)be recognized by the State described in clause (ii) of such subparagraph as a provider of, or otherwise allowed by such State to provide, clinical supervision.. Passed the House of Representatives February 2, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 658 IH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 658IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 23, 2025Ms. Brownley introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo 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.
1.Establishment of qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health AdministrationSection 7402(b)(10) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; (2)by inserting (A) before To be eligible; and (3)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph (B): (B)To be eligible to be appointed to a marriage and family therapist position and qualified to provide clinical supervision, a person must— (i)have the qualifications set forth in subparagraph (A); and (ii) (I)be authorized to provide clinical supervision in the State described in clause (ii) of such subparagraph; or (II)be designated as an approved supervisor by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy..
119 HR 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 658IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 3, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACTTo 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.1.Establishment of qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health AdministrationSection 7402(b)(10) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—(1)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively;(2)by inserting (A) before To be eligible; and(3)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph (B):(B)To be eligible to be appointed to a marriage and family therapist position and qualified to provide clinical supervision, a person must—(i)have the qualifications set forth in subparagraph (A); and(ii)be recognized by the State described in clause (ii) of such subparagraph as a provider of, or otherwise allowed by such State to provide, clinical supervision..Passed the House of Representatives February 2, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 658 RH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-17 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 72119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 658[Report No. 119–99]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 23, 2025Ms. Brownley introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsMay 17, 2025Additional sponsor: Mr. Johnson of GeorgiaMay 17, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo 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.1.Establishment of qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health AdministrationSection 7402(b)(10) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—(1)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively;(2)by inserting (A) before To be eligible; and(3)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph (B):(B)To be eligible to be appointed to a marriage and family therapist position and qualified to provide clinical supervision, a person must—(i)have the qualifications set forth in subparagraph (A); and(ii)(I)be authorized to provide clinical supervision in the State described in clause (ii) of such subparagraph; or(II)be designated as an approved supervisor by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy..May 17, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/23/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/23/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 03/04/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 03/25/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 03/25/2025 | House committee actions | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. |
| 05/06/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 05/06/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. |
| 05/17/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-99. |
| 05/17/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-99. |
| 05/17/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 72. |
| 02/02/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 02/02/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1932-1933) |
| 02/02/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 658. |
| 02/02/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1932) |
| 02/02/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1932) |
| 02/02/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 02/03/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display 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. |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | 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. |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 02/03/2026 Referred To |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 05/17/2025 Reported By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 05/06/2025 Markup By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 01/23/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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