Data Driven Suicide Prevention and Outreach Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-05-18T18:57:16Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8486 Data Driven Suicide Prevention and Outreach Act of 2026 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.

5/18/2026, 6:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8486

H.R. 8486, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 23, 2026, aims to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a grant program for creating predictive models to assess the risk factors associated with the high rates of veteran suicide.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8486

Bill HR 8486 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 23, 2026. Bill HR 8486 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 23, 2026. Bill HR 8486's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of April 23, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8486

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8486

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program to award grants for the development of predictive models to evaluate risk factors that contribute to the incidence of suicide among veterans, and for other purposes.