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.

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Establishment of qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration

Section 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.