H.R. 4640 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Veteran Suicide Prevention Act
H.R. 4640 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 26, 2016, sponsored by David W. Jolly with 66 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 66
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Veteran Suicide Prevention Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to complete a publicly available review of the deaths of all covered veterans who died by suicide during the preceding five-year period.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David W. Jolly (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 38 Democrats, 28 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 7, 2016)
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- S. 2082: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2015
- S. 1356: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
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