Senate Bill 4545
116th Congress(2019-2020)
VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 9, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4545
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2020
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.
September 9, 2020
09/09/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
09/09/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:47 PM