US HB8173 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on September 4 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the connection between living at high altitude and the risk of developing depression or dying by suicide among veterans. Depending on the results, a follow-up study may be required to identify biological causes and effective treatments.

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Title

VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-09-04HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2020-09-04HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4720)
2020-09-04HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB785 (Related) 2020-10-17 - Became Public Law No: 116-171. (TXT | PDF)

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