H.R. 203 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Clay Hunt SAV Act
H.R. 203 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016), the Clay Hunt SAV Act, became law — introduced on Jan 7, 2015, sponsored by Timothy J. Walz with 39 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 114-2
What it does
Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act or the Clay Hunt SAV Act (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) arrange for an independent third party evaluation, to be conducted by September 30, 2018, and each fiscal year thereafter, of the VA's mental health care and suicide prevention programs; and (2) submit a report to Congress, by December 1, 2018, and each year thereafter, containing the…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
Sponsor
Timothy J. Walz (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2015
- Passed the HouseJan 12, 2015
- Passed the SenateFeb 3, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 11, 2015
- Became lawFeb 12, 2015
Latest action: By Senator Isakson from Committee on Veterans' Affairs filed written report. Report No. 114-34. (Apr 23, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Feb 3, 2015 · Bill Passed99–0 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jan 12, 2015 · Passed403–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans ActHouse · Jan 12, 2015
- A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for the conduct of annual evaluations of…Senate · Feb 3, 2015
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