Bills · HR 6000
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6000Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans’ Sentinel Act
INTRO NOV 10· LAST ACTION NOV 17
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4MIN
COSPONSORS
7BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
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Passed Senate
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To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because veteran suicide is a critical issue, and the bill aims to improve understanding and prevention of suicides occurring at VA facilities, where veterans are often seeking help. By requiring specific data collection and analysis for 'on-campus' incidents, it ensures that the VA can identify unique trends, common factors, and specific vulnerabilities related to these events. If this bill becomes law, the VA will have a more targeted approach to preventing suicides in places veterans are meant to feel safe and receive care.
Without this bill, the VA's data collection on these specific types of suicides might remain less detailed or fragmented across different systems, making it harder to pinpoint specific prevention strategies for incidents occurring at their own facilities. It pushes for greater accountability and a dedicated focus on a tragic aspect of the veteran suicide crisis, potentially leading to more effective interventions and a safer environment for veterans receiving care.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to annually evaluate statistical trends of suicides and attempted suicides by veterans on VA property.
This ensures a focused, regular review of a specific type of tragic event, helping identify patterns directly related to VA facilities.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the Secretary to annually determine recommendations for preventing such on-campus suicides and attempted suicides.
This provision translates data analysis directly into actionable steps aimed at improving safety and mental health support at VA sites.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a temporary working group (2-5 years) within 90 days of enactment to collect and analyze data on on-campus suicides and attempts.
The working group provides a dedicated team to systematically investigate and improve the VA's understanding of these specific incidents.
PROVISION 04
Directs the working group to review various data sources, including root cause analyses and Behavioral Health Autopsy Program data, and to unify disparate data collection methods.
This aims to create a comprehensive and consistent data picture, which is crucial for identifying underlying issues and effective prevention strategies.
PROVISION 05
Requires annual briefings to Congress on the working group's progress and a final report detailing its effectiveness and recommendations for data enhancement.
This ensures transparency, accountability, and provides Congress with insights to guide future legislative or oversight actions related to veteran suicide prevention.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
D· Colorado
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
34
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 85%
DEM 3 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSNOV 17
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
NOV 10
Introduced in House
NOV 10
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6000
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 10, 2025
Last actionNov 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 10, 2025
House BillHR 6000Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans’ Sentinel Act
INTRODUCED NOV 10, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
