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S.3808: Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Aug. 3, 2006
- Latest Major Action Aug. 3, 2006
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (4 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive program for reducing the incidence of suicide among veterans. Requires the program to include: (1) a national mental health campaign to increase mental health awareness in the veteran community; (2) mandatory training on suicide and suicide prevention for appropriate Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Aug. 3, 2006 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) |