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VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 3:34 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3397

VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program for the purpose of improving safety and suicide care for veterans. The program must be implemented at five VA medical centers, including one that serves veterans in rural and remote areas.

Current Status of Bill S 3397

Bill S 3397 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 15, 2021. Bill S 3397 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 15, 2021.  Bill S 3397's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of December 15, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3397

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3397

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Health care quality
- Health programs administration and funding
- Medical education
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Mental health
- Performance measurement
- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3397

VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2021
VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2021
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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