Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1906
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 19, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 19, 2019
Latest Action
Jun 19, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1906
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
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Arkansas
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Alabama
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Arkansas
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Delaware
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Indiana
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Louisiana
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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North Dakota
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Oklahoma
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South Dakota
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Virginia
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West Virginia
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants for a period of three years to eligible entities for the provision of suicide prevention services to veterans and their families. Under the bill, eligible entities include tribally designated housing entities, community-based organizations, and other private entities that meet certain requirements.

Entities must submit an application to receive financial assistance that includes a description of the services they propose to provide, among other elements.

The bill requires the VA to equitably distribute grants across geographic regions and areas with the most need. Additionally, the VA shall give preference to entities that are experienced in providing suicide prevention services.

Entities receiving funding must notify service recipients that funding is wholly or partially from the VA.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
06/19/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
06/19/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:51:01 PM