VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act
Latest action · Sep 4, 2020 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedSep 4, 2020
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
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.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 4, 2020.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. | Original | Sep 4, 2020 |
| R-CO | Scott R. Tipton | Original | Sep 4, 2020 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 4, 2020Introduced in House
- Sep 4, 2020Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sep 4, 2020Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4720)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 785 | Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 | Related bill | Oct 17, 2020 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 1
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- Sep 4, 2020Introduced in House
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