Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-02-12T09:00:45Z

Explore the details of House Bill 136 Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2025 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.

2/12/2025, 9:00 AM

Summary of Bill HR 136

Bill 119 HR 136, also known as the "Veterans Suicide Prevention Act," aims to address the issue of veteran suicides by directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide. The bill seeks to identify any patterns or common factors among these tragic incidents in order to better understand and prevent future suicides among veterans.

The independent review mandated by the bill will focus on veterans who have died by suicide within the past five years, with a particular emphasis on those who were recently discharged from military service. The goal of the review is to determine if there were any missed opportunities for intervention or support that could have potentially prevented these deaths.

In addition to the independent review, the bill also includes provisions for improving mental health services and suicide prevention efforts within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This includes expanding access to mental health care for veterans, increasing training for VA staff on suicide prevention, and enhancing coordination with community organizations to provide support for at-risk veterans. Overall, Bill 119 HR 136 seeks to address the pressing issue of veteran suicides by conducting a thorough review of past incidents, implementing measures to improve mental health services, and ultimately preventing future tragedies among our nation's veterans.

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Current Status of Bill HR 136

Bill HR 136 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 136 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 136's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 3, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 136

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 136

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, and for other purposes.To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, and for other purposes.

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