Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3495
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 26, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 26, 2019
Latest Action
Dec 5, 2019
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House
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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
3495
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.
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Senate Votes (0)
No House 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)
June 26, 2019
Actions (6)
12/05/2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.
12/05/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
12/05/2019
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
07/16/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
06/26/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
06/26/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:52 PM