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S. 3139 · 119th Congress

VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025

IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedNov 6, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Nov 6, 2025: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

What it does

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VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025

This 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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Nov 6, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. Nov 6, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
  2. Nov 6, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • David McCormick R-PA