HOPE for Heroes Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-08-07T17:54:59Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1139 HOPE for Heroes Act of 2025 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.

8/7/2025, 5:54 PM

Summary of Bill S 1139

Bill 119 s 1139, also known as the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019, aims to amend and reauthorize the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill seeks to make modifications to the existing program in order to enhance its effectiveness in preventing suicide among veterans.

The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program was originally established to provide grants to organizations that offer suicide prevention services to veterans. This bill proposes changes to the program to ensure that it continues to address the mental health needs of veterans and reduce the alarming rate of suicide within this population.

In addition to modifying the grant program, Bill 119 s 1139 also includes provisions for other purposes related to veterans' mental health care. The bill aims to improve access to mental health services for veterans, enhance coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs and community organizations, and strengthen support for veterans who may be at risk of suicide. Overall, this legislation is focused on addressing the mental health challenges faced by veterans and providing them with the support and resources they need to prevent suicide. By reauthorizing and modifying the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, the bill aims to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our nation's veterans.

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Current Status of Bill S 1139

Bill S 1139 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2025. Bill S 1139 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 26, 2025. Bill S 1139's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. as of July 30, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1139

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1139

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Employment and training programs

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Mental health

- Performance measurement

- Transportation costs

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1139

A bill to amend the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 to modify and reauthorize the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Comments

Jerry Richmond

454

8 months ago

This bill is a joke, it won't help anyone. It's just a waste of money.

Erik Heath

471

4 months ago

I think this new bill is really going to help a lot of people out there. It's about time we start taking care of our heroes. But I wonder, who really benefits from this?