Veteran suicide remains one of the toughest problems facing the VA. This bill would direct the VA to launch a five-year pilot called the Zero Suicide Initiative at five medical centers — including at least one serving rural veterans. Each site would adopt a structured suicide-care curriculum covering screening, lethal-means counseling, safety planning, and care during transitions between providers. The VA would compare suicide-related outcomes at pilot sites to other VA medical centers and report annually to Congress, with a final report on whether to expand or make the program permanent.
Congressional Summary
VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program for the purpose of improving safety and suicide care for veterans. The program must be implemented at five VA medical centers, including one that serves veterans in rural and remote areas.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2025-11-06
- Date Added
- 2026-04-25
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