A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) suicide among veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious problem; and (2) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs should take into consideration the special needs of veterans suffering from PTSD in developing and implementing the program required under this Act.
Directs the Secretary to develop and implement a comprehensive program for reducing the incidence of suicide among veterans.
Requires the program to include: (1) a national mental health campaign to increase mental health awareness in the veteran community; (2) mandatory training on suicide and suicide prevention for appropriate Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees and contractor personnel; (3) family education and peer support counseling; (4) veterans' health assessments, counseling, and treatment programs; (5) suicide prevention counselors; (6) research on suicide prevention; (7) treatment programs for veterans suffering from substance abuse; (8) 24-hour veterans' mental health care availability; and (9) a toll-free hotline.
Requires a report from the Secretary to Congress on VA programs and activities to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
Became Public Law No: 110-110.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1529-1530)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-89.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report No. 110-132.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report No. 110-132.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 279.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11097-11101)
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