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Standardizing Evaluation for Veteran Suicide Prevention Programs.

This law mandates clear, standardized practices for evaluating grant and pilot programs focused on veteran mental health and suicide prevention run by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This ensures that all programs must have measurable goals and undergo rigorous assessment to determine their effectiveness. The goal is to guarantee that veterans receive evidence-based support and that taxpayer funds are spent on methods proven to work.
Key points
All VA mental health and suicide prevention programs must now establish clear objectives and detailed plans for measuring success and performance.
The VA must rigorously evaluate program results and share successful methods to ensure only effective strategies are expanded or made permanent.
These new evaluation standards apply to both new and existing grant or pilot programs.
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Print number: 118_HR_9924
Sponsor: Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]
Process start date: 2024-10-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9924.

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 2024-10-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All VA mental health and suicide prevention programs must now establish clear objectives and detailed plans for measuring success and performance.
  • The VA must rigorously evaluate program results and share successful methods to ensure only effective strategies are expanded or made permanent.
  • These new evaluation standards apply to both new and existing grant or pilot programs.
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. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-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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