Veteran Suicide Prevention Act

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:17:53Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5570 Veteran Suicide Prevention Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5570

Veteran Suicide Prevention Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to complete a review of the deaths of all covered veterans who died by suicide during the five-year period preceding the enactment of this bill. Covered veterans are those who received VA hospital care or medical services during the five-year period preceding the death of the veteran.

The VA shall report on the results of the review and make such report publicly available.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5570

Bill HR 5570 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2020. Bill HR 5570 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2020. Bill HR 5570's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 7, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5570

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5570

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Department of Veterans AffairsGovernment information and archivesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsMental healthPrescription drugsVeterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5570

Veteran Suicide Prevention ActTo direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a review of the deaths of certain veterans who died by suicide, and for other purposes.Veteran Suicide Prevention Act

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