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S. 2182 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act

S. 2182 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Mar 27, 2014, sponsored by John E. Walsh with 15 co-sponsors.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 27, 2014
Co-sponsors
15
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act - Extends from 5 to 15 years the period of eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for veterans who served on active duty in a theater of combat operations after the Persian Gulf War or against a hostile force during a period of hostilities after November 11, 1998.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

John E. Walsh (D-MT). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 27, 2014
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 27, 2014)

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