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Introduced
04/28/2014
04/28/2014
In Committee
07/01/2014
07/01/2014
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
DoD Suicide Tracking Act of 2014 - Requires the the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to prescribe, and the Secretaries of the military departments and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and the adjutants general to implement, a policy for the development of a standard method for collecting, reporting, and assessing suicide data and suicide-attempt data involving members of the National Guard and Reserves. Requires the DOD Secretary to direct the Secretary of each military department to develop and implement a program to track, retain, and analyze information regarding suicides involving dependents of members of the regular and reserve components of the Armed Forces.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the DoD Suicide Tracking Act of 2014, mandates the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to create and implement a standardized policy for collecting, reporting, and analyzing suicide and suicide attempt data for members of the National Guard and Reserves, requiring consultation with various military leaders and a briefing to Congress. Additionally, the bill directs the DOD Secretary to instruct each military department to develop and execute a program to track, store, and examine information concerning suicides of dependents, which are defined as family members of active duty and reserve service members, with a slight modification for parents or parents-in-law.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (16)
Niki Tsongas (D)*,
Timothy Bishop (D),
Madeleine Bordallo (D),
André Carson (D),
David Cicilline (D),
Pete Gallego (D),
Michael Honda (D),
Carolyn McCarthy (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gloria Negrete McLeod (D),
Beto O'Rourke (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Nick Rahall (D),
Charles Rangel (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (on 07/01/2014)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4504/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr4504ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr4504ih.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr4504ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr4504ih.pdf.pdf |
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