1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Acute Crisis Care for Emergent Suicide Symptoms Act of 2020 or the Veterans’ ACCESS Act of 2020 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs provision of emergent mental health care (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1720J. Emergent mental health care (a) In general (1) The Secretary shall furnish emergent mental health care to an eligible individual under this section if the individual seeks such care— (A) pursuant to a recommendation the individual received from the Veterans Crisis Line or a licensed health care professional; or (B) in an emergency situation, as determined by the Secretary. (2) Emergent mental health care furnished under this section may be furnished at a Department medical facility or at a non-Department facility, as determined appropriate by the Secretary or by a licensed health care professional. (b) Eligibility For purposes of this section, an eligible individual is any of the following: (1) A veteran. (2) An individual who is enrolled in the health care system established by section 1705 of this title. (3) An individual who— (A) is a former member of the Armed Forces, including the reserve components; (B) while serving in the active military, naval, or air service, was discharged or released therefrom under a condition other than honorable; (C) is not enrolled in the health care system established by section 1705 of this title; and (D) served in the Armed Forces for a period of more than 90 cumulative days. (c) Duration of care (1) Emergent mental health care furnished under this section may be furnished— (A) in the case of inpatient or residential care, for a period not to exceed 30 days