118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1639 — VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2023

“To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Mar 17, 2023

Last action Jul 18, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 17, 2023

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Referred

Apr 11, 2023

Veterans' Affairs

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program for the purpose of improving safety and suicide care for veterans. The program must be implemented at five VA medical centers, including one that serves veterans in rural and remote areas.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 6 actions

Jul 18, 2023

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Jul 18, 2023

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jun 21, 2023

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Apr 11, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Mar 17, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 17, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.