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Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act

Introduced: February 1, 2007 See on congress.gov

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Sep 5, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11097-11101)

Jul 23, 2007

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 279.

Jul 23, 2007

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report No. 110-132.

Jun 27, 2007

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Apr 25, 2007

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-89.

Feb 1, 2007

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Feb 1, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1529-1530)

Feb 1, 2007

Introduced in Senate

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(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.

What's happening now September 5, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11097-11101)

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