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Better Data and Strategies to Prevent Veteran Suicides.

This law mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to publish a detailed annual report on veteran suicides. This report must analyze how engagement with VA healthcare, benefits (such as compensation or housing loans), and financial hardships correlate with suicide rates. The goal is to create more precise prevention strategies and potentially expand life-saving services.
Key points
The VA must publish annual detailed suicide data, analyzing age, gender, race, and engagement with VA programs.
Requires analysis of whether veterans denied benefits, with pending claims, or facing financial hardship (debt, foreclosure) are at higher risk of suicide.
Collaboration with local coroners to create tools for accurately identifying and reporting veteran deaths, improving national statistics.
Mandates a study on creating a new, high-level Suicide Prevention Office within the VA to elevate the issue across the entire department.
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Print number: 118_S_928
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2023-03-22
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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_S_928.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The VA must publish annual detailed suicide data, analyzing age, gender, race, and engagement with VA programs.
  • Requires analysis of whether veterans denied benefits, with pending claims, or facing financial hardship (debt, foreclosure) are at higher risk of suicide.
  • Collaboration with local coroners to create tools for accurately identifying and reporting veteran deaths, improving national statistics.
  • Mandates a study on creating a new, high-level Suicide Prevention Office within the VA to elevate the issue across the entire department.
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. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

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 2025-12-27.

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