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Introduced
11/08/2019
11/08/2019
In Committee
12/02/2019
12/02/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to take certain actions regarding suicides by veterans and mental health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a management review and submit reports on mental health and suicide prevention efforts carried out by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill requires the GAO to conduct a management review of the mental health and suicide prevention services provided by the VA. The bill also requires the GAO to report on the VA's efforts to (1) manage veterans at high risk for suicide, (2) integrate mental health care into VA primary care clinics, and (3) integrate community-based mental health care (care provided by a non-VA provider but paid for by the VA) into the Veterans Health Administration.
AI Summary
This bill, the VA Suicide Prevention Services Accountability Act, requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a management review and submit reports on the mental health and suicide prevention efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The review will assess the VA's efforts to manage veterans at high risk for suicide, integrate mental health care into VA primary care clinics, and integrate community-based mental health care (care provided by non-VA providers but paid for by the VA) into the Veterans Health Administration. The bill also defines relevant terms like "community-based mental health care" and "Department of Veterans Affairs."
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 12/02/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5030/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5030/BILLS-116hr5030ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5030/BILLS-116hr5030ih.pdf.pdf |
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