Bill 119 hr 1969, also known as the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program Reauthorization Act, aims to amend and reauthorize the existing grant program within the Department of Veterans Affairs that is dedicated to preventing suicide among veterans. The bill specifically focuses on the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, which provides funding for organizations and programs that work to address the mental health needs of veterans and reduce the risk of suicide.
The proposed amendments to the grant program include increasing the funding allocation, expanding eligibility criteria for grant recipients, and enhancing reporting requirements to ensure accountability and effectiveness of the program. The bill also seeks to extend the authorization of the grant program for an additional five years to continue supporting vital suicide prevention efforts for veterans.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 1969 aims to strengthen and improve the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program to better serve the mental health needs of our nation's veterans and reduce the tragic incidence of suicide within this vulnerable population.