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Veteran Suicide Prevention: Review and Recommendations

This act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a detailed review of veteran suicides over the past five years. The goal is to understand causes and patterns to improve veteran safety and well-being, potentially impacting the availability and quality of healthcare for them.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs will review all veteran suicides from the past five years who received VA medical care.
The analysis will include age, gender, race, prescribed medications (including those with warnings), medical diagnoses, and combat experience of veterans.
The review findings will be reported to Congress and made public, aiming to develop better suicide prevention strategies.
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Print number: 117_HR_1123
Sponsor: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Process start date: 2021-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veteran Suicide Prevention Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1123.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs will review all veteran suicides from the past five years who received VA medical care.
  • The analysis will include age, gender, race, prescribed medications (including those with warnings), medical diagnoses, and combat experience of veterans.
  • The review findings will be reported to Congress and made public, aiming to develop better suicide prevention strategies.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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