S. 2182 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
S. 2182 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Mar 27, 2014, sponsored by John E. Walsh with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 27, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act - Extends from 5 to 15 years the period of eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for veterans who served on active duty in a theater of combat operations after the Persian Gulf War or against a hostile force during a period of hostilities after November 11, 1998.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John E. Walsh (D-MT). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 27, 2014
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 27, 2014)
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- H.R. 1412: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013
- H.R. 3210: Pay Our Military Act
- H.J.Res. 91: Department of Defense Survivor Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014
- H.R. 3302: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Bay Pines, Florida, as the "C.W. Bill…
- S. 893: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013
- H.R. 1402: VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013
- S. 1471: Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act
- H.R. 3304: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
Committees
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