Veterans' Affairs Enhancement Act of 2016

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gptkbp:instanceOf legislation
gptkbp:addresses substance abuse issues among veterans
suicide prevention among veterans
gptkbp:aimsTo quality of life for veterans
gptkbp:amends gptkb:Veterans'_Benefits,_Health_Care,_and_Information_Technology_Act_of_2006
gptkbp:code H.R._6416
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:encourages community partnerships
peer support programs
gptkbp:enhances telehealth services for veterans
gptkbp:established new programs for veterans
gptkbp:facilitates employment opportunities for veterans
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Veterans' Affairs Enhancement Act of 2016
gptkbp:impact veterans
increased funding for veterans' programs
gptkbp:improves access to disability benefits
gptkbp:includes provisions for health care access
provisions for job training
provisions for housing assistance
provisions for caregiver support
provisions for education benefits
provisions for family support
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:House_of_Representatives
gptkbp:isAttendedBy subsequent legislation
gptkbp:isCriticizedFor some lawmakers
gptkbp:isDiscussedIn Congressional hearings
gptkbp:isEvaluatedBy gptkb:Congressional_Budget_Office
gptkbp:isLocatedIn gptkb:Department_of_Veterans_Affairs
gptkbp:isPartOf Veterans'_Affairs_legislative_framework
gptkbp:isRelatedTo gptkb:Veterans_Health_Administration
gptkb:Department_of_Veterans_Affairs
gptkbp:isReviewedBy gptkb:GAO
gptkbp:isSupportedBy veterans' organizations
gptkbp:mandates training_for_VA_staff
gptkbp:promotes collaboration between agencies
awareness of veterans' issues
gptkbp:provides funding for outreach programs
gptkbp:purpose improve services for veterans
gptkbp:relatedTo veterans' benefits
veterans' health care
veterans' education
gptkbp:requires improved access to mental health services
streamlined claims process
annual reports on implementation
data collection on veterans' services
enhanced support for homeless veterans
gptkbp:signature gptkb:Barack_Obama
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Rep._Jeff_Miller
gptkbp:supports mental health initiatives
transition assistance for veterans
research on veterans' health issues
gptkbp:yearEstablished 2016-12-16