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HR 9018 119th Congress · House

VA Suicide Reporting to Congress

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide to Congress notice of any suicide or attempted suicide of a veteran in a facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs or of a Community Care provider, and for other purposes.

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What This Bill Does

This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to notify Congress when a veteran dies by suicide or attempts suicide in a VA facility or through a VA community care provider. It is aimed at improving oversight of veteran mental health care and the VA’s response to suicide risks.

The bill would give lawmakers more timely information about serious safety events involving veterans in VA-related care, which could lead to better oversight, policy changes, and prevention efforts. For ordinary Americans, it matters because veteran suicide is a major public health issue and Congress uses this kind of reporting to monitor whether federal care systems are protecting vulnerable people.

Who This Bill Affects

Public Relevance 30 / 100
Niche Modest scope Broad

For the general public, this bill would mainly improve transparency and oversight of VA and community care services for veterans. It could help identify patterns in suicide risk and prompt changes that may strengthen veteran mental health protections.

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Latest Status

May 22, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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