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S.2182: Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 27, 2014
- Latest Major Action March 27, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (13 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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. Requires the Secretaries of the military departments to provide a process by which a covered individual...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 27, 2014 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| March 27, 2014 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Walsh (D-Mont.) |