H.R. 3495 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act
H.R. 3495 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jun 26, 2019, sponsored by Jack Bergman with 254 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 26, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 254
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants for a period of three years to eligible entities for the provision of suicide prevention services to veterans and their families. Under the bill, eligible entities include tribally designated housing entities, community-based organizations, and other private entities that meet certain requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jack Bergman (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 94 Democrats, 160 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 26, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10. (Dec 5, 2019)
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