H.R. 1969
Extends veterans suicide prevention grants through 2028
Reauthorizes and changes a Veterans Affairs grant program that pays for or coordinates suicide prevention services for veterans, service members, and their families through 2028.
- Reauthorizes the grant program through fiscal year 2028
- Changes grant amounts and adds funding for each person served
- Requires suicide risk screenings to use a protocol chosen by Veterans Affairs
- Lets health care providers apply and requires past grantees to show funds helped many veterans
Passed the House · Senate's turn