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Suicide Reports: Including Former Reserves Without Active Duty Service.

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to include data on suicide rates among former reserve members who never served in active military duty in its annual veteran suicide prevention reports. This will provide citizens with a more complete picture of the suicide problem within a broader group of individuals connected to the military, potentially leading to better support and prevention programs.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs will be required to collect and publish suicide data for former reservists who did not serve in active duty.
This change aims to provide more comprehensive information on suicides, which can help identify needs and develop more effective support initiatives.
Citizens and veteran support organizations will have access to broader data, making it easier to assess program effectiveness and advocate for relevant changes.
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Print number: 118_HR_6873
Sponsor: Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
Process start date: 2023-12-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include information relating to the rate of suicide among covered Reserves in each National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report of the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6873.

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 2023-12-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs will be required to collect and publish suicide data for former reservists who did not serve in active duty.
  • This change aims to provide more comprehensive information on suicides, which can help identify needs and develop more effective support initiatives.
  • Citizens and veteran support organizations will have access to broader data, making it easier to assess program effectiveness and advocate for relevant changes.
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. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14].

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 2025-12-25.

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