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Mental Health Support for Soldiers: Apps and Hotlines on Smartphones

New legislation introduces a pilot program to provide psychological support for soldiers. Their official smartphones will be pre-loaded with mental health apps and crisis hotline numbers. This aims to make it easier for them to access help during difficult times.
Key points
Official smartphones issued to soldiers will have mental health support applications, like Virtual Hope Box, pre-installed.
The National Suicide Hotline and Veterans Crisis Line numbers will be pre-programmed into device contacts.
Soldiers will receive training on how to use these resources as part of suicide prevention programs.
The pilot program will run for two years, and its results will be reported to Congress.
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Print number: 117_S_2811
Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ]
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_S_2811.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Official smartphones issued to soldiers will have mental health support applications, like Virtual Hope Box, pre-installed.
  • The National Suicide Hotline and Veterans Crisis Line numbers will be pre-programmed into device contacts.
  • Soldiers will receive training on how to use these resources as part of suicide prevention programs.
  • The pilot program will run for two years, and its results will be 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 Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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