Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:59:59Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4400 Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2023 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.

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4400

Bill 118 hr 4400, also known as the Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of overmedication and suicide among veterans. The bill was introduced in the US Congress with the goal of improving mental health care for veterans and reducing the number of suicides within this population.

The key provisions of the bill include increasing oversight and monitoring of prescription medications given to veterans, implementing mental health screenings for all veterans, and expanding access to mental health services for those in need. Additionally, the bill calls for increased training for healthcare providers who work with veterans to better identify and address mental health issues.

The bill also includes provisions for increased research into the causes of overmedication and suicide among veterans, as well as measures to improve coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs and other healthcare providers to ensure veterans receive comprehensive care. Overall, the Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2023 seeks to address the pressing issue of mental health care for veterans and reduce the number of suicides within this population. It aims to improve oversight, increase access to mental health services, and promote research into effective prevention strategies.

Congressional Summary of HR 4400

Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the deaths of covered veterans who died by suicide during the last five years, regardless of whether information relating to such deaths has been reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A covered veteran is any veteran who received VA hospital care or medical services during the five-year period preceding the veteran's death.

Among other elements, the report shall include the total number of covered veterans who died by suicide, violent death, or accidental death, as well as certain demographic information.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4400

Bill HR 4400 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2023. Bill HR 4400 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2023. Bill HR 4400's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of June 30, 2023