What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act

Hozzl · 2024-11-18T18:41:35Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9924 What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide 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.

11/18/2024, 6:41 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9924

Bill 118 hr 9924, also known as the What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of veteran suicide. The bill focuses on identifying and implementing effective strategies for preventing suicide among veterans.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive review of existing research and programs related to veteran suicide prevention. The task force will also be tasked with identifying best practices and evidence-based interventions that have been successful in reducing suicide rates among veterans.

Additionally, the bill calls for the development of a national strategy for preventing veteran suicide, which will include recommendations for improving coordination and collaboration among federal agencies, state and local governments, and non-profit organizations. The goal of this strategy is to ensure that all resources and efforts are effectively utilized to address the issue of veteran suicide. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of data collection and evaluation in order to track progress and measure the effectiveness of suicide prevention efforts. It also calls for the establishment of a grant program to support innovative approaches to preventing veteran suicide. Overall, the What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the urgent issue of veteran suicide by identifying and implementing evidence-based strategies and interventions. It highlights the importance of collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and innovation in order to effectively prevent suicide among our nation's veterans.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9924

Bill HR 9924 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 4, 2024. Bill HR 9924 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 4, 2024. Bill HR 9924's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of October 25, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9924

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9924

What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide ActWhat Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide ActTo amend title 38, United States Code, to establish standard practices for a grant or pilot program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs through the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

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