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H.R. 8173 116th Congress House

VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the connection between living at high altitude and suicide risk factors among veterans.

Introduced: September 4, 2020 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careMedical research
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Sep 4, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4720)
Sep 4, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 4, 2020
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 4, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the connection between living at high altitude and the risk of developing depression or dying by suicide among veterans. Depending on the results, a follow-up study may be required to identify biological causes and effective treatments.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 785 Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019
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All 2 Democratic 1
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Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
California · Sep 4, 2020
Tipton, Scott
· Sep 4, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8173: VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8173/
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"H.R. 8173: VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8173/.
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