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Veteran Suicide Prevention: Enhanced Reporting and Support Initiatives

This act aims to improve suicide prevention efforts for veterans. It mandates annual reports on veteran suicide data, analyzing causes and links to healthcare access and benefits. This will help better understand the issue and provide more effective support to veterans.
Key points
Annual Veteran Suicide Reports: Detailed data (age, gender, race) and analyses linking suicides to healthcare and veteran benefits will be required.
Improved Data Collection: The act mandates a strategy to enhance federal and local data collection and reporting on veteran suicides.
Tools for Officials: A toolkit will be developed for coroners and medical examiners to better identify and report veteran suicide deaths.
Program Effectiveness Analysis: A study will assess which benefits and services are most effective in preventing veteran suicides, with recommendations for expansion.
Potential New Office: The feasibility of creating a dedicated veteran suicide prevention office will be studied to elevate the issue's priority.
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Print number: 118_HR_4157
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Process start date: 2023-06-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Not Just a Number Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4157.

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 2023-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Annual Veteran Suicide Reports: Detailed data (age, gender, race) and analyses linking suicides to healthcare and veteran benefits will be required.
  • Improved Data Collection: The act mandates a strategy to enhance federal and local data collection and reporting on veteran suicides.
  • Tools for Officials: A toolkit will be developed for coroners and medical examiners to better identify and report veteran suicide deaths.
  • Program Effectiveness Analysis: A study will assess which benefits and services are most effective in preventing veteran suicides, with recommendations for expansion.
  • Potential New Office: The feasibility of creating a dedicated veteran suicide prevention office will be studied to elevate the issue's priority.
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. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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