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S.479: Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 1, 2007
- Latest Major Action Sept. 5, 2007
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (21 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) suicide among veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious problem; and (2) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs should take into consideration the special needs of veterans suffering from PTSD in developing and implementing the program required under this Act. Directs the Secretary to develop and implement a comprehensive...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-89.
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report No. 110-132.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 279.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Feb. 1, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) |