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Data Driven Suicide Prevention and Outreach Act of 2026
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
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8486
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8486
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate 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.
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.
Comments
Mara Montgomery
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1 month ago
I think this is a good idea. It could help a lot of people. I hope it works. #HR8486 Short term affects of this bill may help save lives.
Jolene Petty
858
1 month ago
This bill is so important, but will it really make a difference in the long run? #veteransuicide
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8486
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