HR 8173 · 116th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act

Introduced 2020-09-04· Sponsored by Rep. McAdams, Ben [D-UT-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(2020-09-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act This bill 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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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican
Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray, Jr. [D-CA-39]CA
Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3]CO