Hinson's Co-Led Legislation Expanding Access to Mental Health Care for Rural Veterans Signed Into Law

Washington, D.C. – The Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans' Mental Health Act, legislation Congresswoman Ashley Hinson introduced alongside Congresswoman Cindy Axne (IA-03), was signed into law by President Joe Biden today. Hinson is the Republican lead on the bill and fought to advance the legislation as an original co-sponsor. Hinson attended the signing ceremony at the White House. 

"I am proud that the bipartisan Sergeant Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act, legislation I co-led alongside Congresswoman Cindy Axne to improve access to mental health care for veterans in rural areas, is now the law of the land. Veterans in rural areas face unique challenges to receiving mental health care, and some are tragically turned away when they seek help, as was the case with Iowa’s own Sergeant Brandon Ketchum," said Congresswoman Ashley Hinson. "This bipartisan legislation will help ensure that those who served our country have access to the mental health care services they need when they return home. This is a meaningful step in the right direction to ensure that our veterans can receive the care they deserve, regardless of their zip code. I want to thank Congresswoman Cindy Axne for her leadership on this issue, as well as President Biden for signing this bill into law. I will always work across the aisle on behalf of Iowa's veterans."
 

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