HR 8173
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Mental health
Veterans' medical care
VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act
Introduced: September 4, 2020
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To President
Became law
Sep 4, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 4, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4720)
Sep 4, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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