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Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act

Introduced: January 9, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 32 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 5, 2007
Became Public Law No: 110-110.
Nov 5, 2007
Signed by President.
Oct 24, 2007
Presented to President.
Oct 23, 2007
Cleared for White House.
Oct 23, 2007
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll No. 987).
Oct 23, 2007
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 23, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 327.
Oct 23, 2007
Mr. Filner moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
Sep 28, 2007
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 27, 2007
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 27, 2007
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 27, 2007
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Sep 27, 2007
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12315-12316)
Sep 27, 2007
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12315-12316)
Mar 22, 2007
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 21, 2007
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 21, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 21, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 174). (text: CR H2772-2773)
Mar 21, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2785-2786)
Mar 21, 2007
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 21, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 327.
Mar 21, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2772-2778)
Mar 21, 2007
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 20, 2007
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.
Mar 20, 2007
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 110-55.
Mar 15, 2007
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 15, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 13, 2007
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Mar 13, 2007
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 2, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 9, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 9, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 23, 2007 House · vote #987 Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate Amendment Passed 417–0 See who voted →
Mar 21, 2007 House · vote #174 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 423–0 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 3,111 — In the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Sep 27, 2007
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 27, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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, in developing and implementing the comprehensive program outlined in this Act, should take into consideration the special needs of such veterans and of elderly veterans who are at high risk for depression and experience high rates of suicide.

Directs the Secretary to develop and carry out a comprehensive program designed to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. Requires the program to include: (1) mandatory training for appropriate staff and contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who interact with veterans; (2) mental health assessments of veterans; (3) designation of a suicide prevention counselor at each Department medical facility; (4) research on best practices for suicide prevention; (5) mental health care for veterans who have experienced sexual trauma while in military service; (6) 24-hour veterans' mental health care availability; (7) a toll-free hotline; and (8) outreach and education for veterans and their families.

Authorizes the Secretary to develop and carry a peer support counseling program as part of such program.

Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the program.

What's happening now November 5, 2007

Became Public Law No: 110-110.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2219 Related bill Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act of 2007
  • S 479 Related bill Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act
 Bill text 7 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 25
All 25 Democratic 20 Republican 5
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Mar 19, 2007
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Mar 19, 2007
 R
Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Mar 19, 2007
 R
Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Mar 19, 2007
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Feb 28, 2007
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Feb 14, 2007
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Feb 6, 2007
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Feb 6, 2007
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Feb 6, 2007
 D
Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Jan 24, 2007
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Jan 18, 2007
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jan 18, 2007
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Jan 12, 2007
 D
Costa, Jim
California · Jan 9, 2007
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jan 9, 2007
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jan 9, 2007
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jan 9, 2007
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jan 9, 2007
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jan 9, 2007
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jan 9, 2007
 D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Jan 9, 2007
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jan 9, 2007
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jan 9, 2007
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Sherman, Brad
California · Jan 9, 2007
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Jan 9, 2007
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