Not Just a Number Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 928 Not Just a Number 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.

3/7/2024, 9:08 AM

Congressional Summary of S 928

Not Just a Number Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take specified actions related to its suicide prevention services.

Specifically, the bill requires the VA to annually submit a National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report and publish it on a VA website.

The VA must also analyze and report on which benefits and services from the VA have the greatest impact on suicide prevention among veterans.

The VA must collaborate with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop a toolkit for state and local coroners and medical examiners that contains best practices for accurately identifying and reporting suicide deaths of veterans. The toolkit must be available on a publicly available website, and the VA and CDC must conduct outreach to state and local agencies to promote the availability and use of the toolkit.

The VA must review the findings and recommendations of the Government Accountability Office's management review of the VA's mental health and suicide prevention services and study the feasibility and advisability of creating a suicide prevention office within the VA.

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Current Status of Bill S 928

Bill S 928 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 22, 2023. Bill S 928 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 22, 2023. Bill S 928's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of July 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 928

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 928

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

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Census and government statisticsCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMental healthVeterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 928

Not Just a Number ActNot Just a Number ActA bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prepare an annual report on suicide prevention, and for other purposes.A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prepare an annual report on suicide prevention, and for other purposes.

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