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Veterans Suicide Prevention Program Extended and Emergency Care Guaranteed.

This Act extends and improves the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program until September 2027, ensuring continued funding for organizations supporting veterans' mental health. A critical change guarantees that if a veteran referred for help does not receive services within 72 hours, they automatically qualify for immediate, emergent suicide care. These measures aim to standardize screening and ensure rapid access to life-saving support.
Key points
The veteran suicide prevention grant program is reauthorized and extended until September 30, 2027, ensuring continued support.
A safety net is established: if the VA fails to provide services within 72 hours of referral, the veteran is guaranteed eligibility for emergent suicide care.
New grant recipients must use the standardized Columbia Protocol (C-SSRS) for suicide risk screening, improving diagnostic consistency.
Coordination between local VA medical centers and grant recipients must improve through mandatory quarterly briefings.
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Print number: 118_HR_9438
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Process start date: 2024-08-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Wrong Door for Veterans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9438.

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 2024-08-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The veteran suicide prevention grant program is reauthorized and extended until September 30, 2027, ensuring continued support.
  • A safety net is established: if the VA fails to provide services within 72 hours of referral, the veteran is guaranteed eligibility for emergent suicide care.
  • New grant recipients must use the standardized Columbia Protocol (C-SSRS) for suicide risk screening, improving diagnostic consistency.
  • Coordination between local VA medical centers and grant recipients must improve through mandatory quarterly briefings.
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. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1].

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 2025-12-26.

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