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A bill to improve lethal means safety training and education conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
8/2/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4929
Bill 118 s 4929, also known as the Lethal Means Safety Training and Education Improvement Act, aims to enhance the training and education provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on lethal means safety. The bill seeks to prevent suicide among veterans by improving access to resources and information on safe storage of firearms and other lethal means.
The legislation requires the VA to develop and implement a comprehensive training program for VA employees who work with veterans at risk of suicide. This program will focus on educating staff on the importance of discussing lethal means safety with veterans and providing them with the necessary tools and resources to do so effectively.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the VA collaborate with external organizations and experts in the field of suicide prevention to ensure that the training program is evidence-based and up-to-date with the latest research and best practices. Overall, the Lethal Means Safety Training and Education Improvement Act aims to equip VA employees with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively address the issue of suicide among veterans by promoting safe storage practices and reducing access to lethal means.
The legislation requires the VA to develop and implement a comprehensive training program for VA employees who work with veterans at risk of suicide. This program will focus on educating staff on the importance of discussing lethal means safety with veterans and providing them with the necessary tools and resources to do so effectively.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the VA collaborate with external organizations and experts in the field of suicide prevention to ensure that the training program is evidence-based and up-to-date with the latest research and best practices. Overall, the Lethal Means Safety Training and Education Improvement Act aims to equip VA employees with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively address the issue of suicide among veterans by promoting safe storage practices and reducing access to lethal means.
Current Status of Bill S 4929
Bill S 4929 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2024. Bill S 4929 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on August 1, 2024. Bill S 4929's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of August 1, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4929
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
1Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4929
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4929
A bill to improve lethal means safety training and education conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
A bill to improve lethal means safety training and education conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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