Congress 110 - HR 327 - Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act

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(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 27, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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, in developing and implementing the comprehensive program outlined in this Act, should take into consideration the special needs of such veterans and of elderly veterans who are at high risk for depression and experience high rates of suicide.

Directs the Secretary to develop and carry out a comprehensive program designed to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. Requires the program to include: (1) mandatory training for appropriate staff and contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who interact with veterans; (2) mental health assessments of veterans; (3) designation of a suicide prevention counselor at each Department medical facility; (4) research on best practices for suicide prevention; (5) mental health care for veterans who have experienced sexual trauma while in military service; (6) 24-hour veterans' mental health care availability; (7) a toll-free hotline; and (8) outreach and education for veterans and their families.

Authorizes the Secretary to develop and carry a peer support counseling program as part of such program.

Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the program.

Actions

Nov 5, 2007

Became Public Law No: 110-110.
Nov 5, 2007

Signed by President.
Oct 24, 2007

Presented to President.
Oct 23, 2007

Cleared for White House.
Oct 23, 2007

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll No. 987).
Oct 23, 2007

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll No. 987).
Oct 23, 2007

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 23, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 327.
Oct 23, 2007

Mr. Filner moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
Sep 28, 2007

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 27, 2007

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 27, 2007

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 27, 2007

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Sep 27, 2007

Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12315-12316)
Sep 27, 2007

Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12315-12316)
Mar 22, 2007

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 21, 2007

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 21, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 21, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 174). (text: CR H2772-2773)
Mar 21, 2007

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 174).(text: CR H2772-2773)
Mar 21, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2785-2786)
Mar 21, 2007

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 21, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 327.
Mar 21, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2772-2778)
Mar 21, 2007

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 20, 2007

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.
Mar 20, 2007

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 110-55.
Mar 15, 2007

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 15, 2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 13, 2007

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Mar 13, 2007

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 2, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 9, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 9, 2007

Introduced in House

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