Loading chat...

US HB6000

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Crow

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires the VA Secretary to annually evaluate statistical trends of veteran suicides and attempted suicides occurring on VA property and develop prevention recommendations

  • Establishes a working group within 90 days of enactment to collect and analyze data on on-campus suicides and attempted suicides at VA facilities

  • Working group must review root cause analysis data, analyze Behavioral Health Autopsy Program information including family interviews, and communicate with VA medical centers and field offices at least every 90 days

  • Directs improvements to data collection processes, including modifying incident reports, creating dedicated sections for on-campus incidents in data sources, and developing a consolidated management system for all relevant suicide data

  • Working group operates for 2-5 years, with annual congressional briefings and a final report within 30 days of conclusion detailing effectiveness and recommendations

Legislative Description

Veterans’ Sentinel Act

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

11/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Health11/17/2025
Veterans' Affairs11/10/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available