H.R. 5771 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act
H.R. 5771 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jul 12, 2006, sponsored by Leonard L. Boswell with 209 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 12, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 209
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive program for reducing 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 who interact with veterans; (2) screening of veterans who receive medical care at a Department facility fo…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Leonard L. Boswell (D-IA). Co-sponsors: 203 Democrats, 5 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 12, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jul 25, 2006)
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 3200: Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Enhancement Act of 2005
- H.R. 4326: To authorize the Secretary of the Navy to enter into a contract for the nuclear refueling and…
- S. 1234: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005
- H.R. 2863: Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf of…
- H.R. 1815: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006
- S. 2271: USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006
- H.R. 5037: Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act
- S. 1235: Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006
- H.R. 5631: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007
- S. 2562: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006
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