S. 2487 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act
S. 2487 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Feb 3, 2016, sponsored by Barbara Boxer with 23 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 3, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 114-188
What it does
Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to identify: (1) VA mental health care and suicide prevention programs that are most effective for women veterans, and (2) such programs with the highest satisfaction rates among women veterans.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Barbara Boxer (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 3, 2016
- Passed the SenateJun 7, 2016
- Passed the HouseJun 21, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentJun 23, 2016
- Became lawJun 30, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-188. (Jun 30, 2016)
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 203: Clay Hunt SAV Act
- H.R. 2496: Construction Authorization and Choice Improvement Act
- H.R. 2048: USA FREEDOM Act of 2015
- S. 1568: A bill to extend the authorization to carry out the replacement of the existing medical center of…
- H.R. 91: Veterans Identification Card Act 2015
- S. 2082: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2015
- S. 1356: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
- H.R. 2693: To designate the arboretum at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia…
- H.R. 644: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015
- H.R. 3262: To provide for the conveyance of land of the Illiana Health Care System of the Department of…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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