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Mental Health Support for Soldiers: Apps and Hotlines on Smartphones.

This act establishes a pilot program to support soldiers' mental health by pre-installing stress-coping applications and emergency hotline numbers on their issued smart devices. This aims to provide easier access to help during difficult times, improving their well-being and safety.
Key points
Mental health support apps, like Virtual Hope Box, will be pre-installed on soldiers' issued smart devices.
National Suicide Hotline and Veterans Crisis Line numbers will be pre-programmed into device contacts.
Soldiers will receive training on these resources as part of suicide awareness and prevention programs.
The pilot program will run for two years, with results reported to Congress.
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Print number: 117_HR_5352
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Process start date: 2021-09-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5352.

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 2021-09-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mental health support apps, like Virtual Hope Box, will be pre-installed on soldiers' issued smart devices.
  • National Suicide Hotline and Veterans Crisis Line numbers will be pre-programmed into device contacts.
  • Soldiers will receive training on these resources as part of suicide awareness and prevention programs.
  • The pilot program will run for two years, with results reported to Congress.
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. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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