HR 3495 116th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Health programs administration and funding Mental health Veterans' medical care

Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act

Introduced: June 26, 2019 Introduced by: Bergman, Jack Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps

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Became law

Dec 5, 2019

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.

Dec 5, 2019

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Dec 5, 2019

Subcommittee on Health Discharged.

Jul 16, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jun 26, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Jun 26, 2019

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants for a period of three years to eligible entities for the provision of suicide prevention services to veterans and their families. Under the bill, eligible entities include tribally designated housing entities, community-based organizations, and other private entities that meet certain requirements.

Entities must submit an application to receive financial assistance that includes a description of the services they propose to provide, among other elements.

The bill requires the VA to equitably distribute grants across geographic regions and areas with the most need. Additionally, the VA shall give preference to entities that are experienced in providing suicide prevention services.

Entities receiving funding must notify service recipients that funding is wholly or partially from the VA.

What's happening now December 5, 2019

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.

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