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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.

Introduced: September 25, 2015 See on congress.gov
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Nov 23, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Oct 21, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 25, 2015
Referred 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.
Sep 25, 2015
Introduced in House
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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.

What's happening now November 23, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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