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.

Bill 119 s 793, also known as the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019, aims to make changes to the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill seeks to modify and reauthorize this program in order to better address the mental health needs of veterans.

The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program was originally established to provide funding for organizations that offer suicide prevention services to veterans. This bill looks to enhance the effectiveness of the program by making adjustments to its structure and funding allocation.

By amending and reauthorizing this grant program, the Department of Veterans Affairs will be better equipped to support veterans in need of mental health services and prevent suicides within this population. This legislation demonstrates a commitment to improving the mental health care available to veterans and addressing the unique challenges they face.