House Bill 8107
116th Congress(2019-2020)
VA Emergency Department Safety Planning Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 25, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8107
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
VA Emergency Department Safety Planning Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on its efforts to implement a suicide prevention program for veterans presenting to an emergency department or urgent care center of the Veterans Health Administration who are assessed to be at risk for suicide and are safe to be discharged home.
August 25, 2020
09/10/2020
Committee Hearings Held.
08/25/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
08/25/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:24 PM