House Bill 8125
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Military Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 28, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8125
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
Military Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to carry out a two-year pilot program to pre-program suicide prevention resources onto smart devices issued to members of the Armed Forces and to provide training on these resources.
August 28, 2020
08/28/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
08/28/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:23 PM