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Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act

4/7/2025, 3:40 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2915

The Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act, also known as Bill 114 hr 2915, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of suicide among female veterans. The bill specifically focuses on providing support and resources to female veterans who may be at risk of suicide.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that is dedicated to preventing suicide among female veterans. This program would be responsible for conducting outreach to female veterans, providing mental health services, and developing strategies to identify and support those at risk of suicide.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased research into the factors that contribute to suicide among female veterans, as well as the effectiveness of different prevention and intervention strategies. This research would help to inform future efforts to prevent suicide among this population. Overall, the Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act aims to address the unique challenges that female veterans face when it comes to mental health and suicide prevention. By providing targeted support and resources, the bill seeks to reduce the rate of suicide among female veterans and ensure that they receive the care and assistance they need.

Current Status of Bill HR 2915

Bill HR 2915 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2015. Bill HR 2915 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2015.  Bill HR 2915's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of February 10, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2915

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2915

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

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