Justice Involved Veterans Support Act

Legislation AI Summary:

The Justice Involved Veterans Support Act directs the Attorney General, working with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program that provides grants and technical assistance to State prisons and local jails to improve documentation of whether inmates are veterans. The stated goals are to (1) help the VA provide benefits to incarcerated veterans, (2) assist state veterans affairs offices in delivering benefits, and (3) increase diversion of veteran-involved cases to veterans treatment courts. Grant selection must prioritize facilities in states with high veteran populations per capita, states with high rates of veterans in poverty, and jurisdictions that already have a veterans treatment court or diversion program. The bill cites findings on the size of the incarcerated veteran population and their elevated rates of mental health and substance use disorders and suicide risk. The term "veterans treatment court" is tied to the existing definition in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The measure establishes program authority and selection priorities but does not specify funding levels or detailed implementation timelines in the text provided.

Voting Information:

No Voting Information

Main Party Sponsoring:

Republican

Bill Sponsor:

Jason Crow

Latest Action:

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Legislation AI Categories:

• Veterans Affairs: Center

• Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement: Center

Date:

November 10, 2025

Official Bill Link:

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