Military Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century Act

Bill 118 hr 3009, also known as the Military Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century Act, is a piece of legislation aimed at addressing the issue of suicide among members of the United States military. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 15, 2021, by Representative Mike Levin of California.

The main goal of the bill is to improve suicide prevention efforts within the military by implementing a number of key provisions. These provisions include requiring the Department of Defense to develop and implement a comprehensive suicide prevention strategy, as well as establishing a task force to review and make recommendations on suicide prevention programs and policies.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased training for military personnel on suicide prevention and mental health awareness, as well as the expansion of mental health services and resources available to service members. The bill also aims to improve data collection and reporting on military suicides in order to better understand the factors contributing to these tragic events. Overall, the Military Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century Act seeks to address the alarming rate of suicide within the military and provide service members with the support and resources they need to prevent these tragedies from occurring. The bill has garnered bipartisan support and is currently being considered by the House Armed Services Committee.