US HR443 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-3)
Status: Introduced on September 25 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-11-23 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Commending the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs for their joint campaign to raise awareness during September, Suicide Prevention Month, to reduce suicide among members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans. Commends the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs for raising awareness during Suicide Prevention Month of the life-saving resources available to those who have served, or are currently serving, in uniform. Supports the goals of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, "The Power of 1" campaign, and efforts to improve outreach to individuals at risk for suicide, especially those addressed to veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Title

Commending the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs for their joint campaign to raise awareness during September, Suicide Prevention Month, to reduce suicide among members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans.

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-11-23HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
2015-10-21HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2015-09-25HouseReferred to House Veterans' Affairs
2015-09-25HouseReferred to House Armed Services
2015-09-25HouseReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2015-09-25HouseIntroduced in House

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