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- H.R.5570
H.R.5570: Veteran Suicide Prevention Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 9, 2020
- Latest Major Action Feb. 7, 2020
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (16 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 9, 2020
Bill Summary
Veteran Suicide Prevention Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to complete a review of the deaths of all covered veterans who died by suicide during the five-year period preceding the enactment of this bill. Covered veterans are those who received VA hospital care or medical services during the five-year period preceding the death of the veteran. The VA shall report on the results of the review and make such report...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 7, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 9, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 9, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Peter T. King (R-N.Y.) |