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To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that a suicide prevention coordinator is available at each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including outside the operating hours of such medical center, as needed, to accommodate a request for suicide prevention planning services, and for other purposes.

6/11/2026, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9247

This bill in the 119th Congress, designated as H.R. 9247, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to mandate that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs ensures the availability of a suicide prevention coordinator at every Department of Veterans Affairs medical center, even outside regular operating hours. The purpose is to accommodate requests for suicide prevention planning services.

Current Status of Bill HR 9247

Bill HR 9247 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2026. Bill HR 9247 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 10, 2026.  Bill HR 9247's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of June 10, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9247

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9247

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9247

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that a suicide prevention coordinator is available at each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including outside the operating hours of such medical center, as needed, to accommodate a request for suicide prevention planning services, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that a suicide prevention coordinator is available at each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including outside the operating hours of such medical center, as needed, to accommodate a request for suicide prevention planning services, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Bodie Merrill

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3 days ago

I don't get why they wanna make sure there's a suicide prevention person at every VA center all the time. Seems like a waste of money to me. I mean, I get that it's important to help veterans who are struggling, but do we really need someone there 24/7? I just don't see how this is gonna make a big difference. #confused Overall, I just think this bill is unnecessary and could be better spent on other things for veterans.