Bills · HR 6454
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6454Armed Forces and National Security
VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 4· LAST ACTION JAN 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenSuicide among veterans remains a critical public health issue, and this bill aims to address it directly by testing a new, specific approach within the VA system. If this pilot program is successful, it could provide a blueprint for a more effective, widespread strategy to prevent veteran suicides across all VA facilities. Voters should care because it represents an investment in the mental health and well-being of those who have served the country.
If this bill becomes law, it will initiate a structured effort to evaluate a particular suicide prevention model, potentially leading to better care and fewer suicides. If it doesn't pass, the VA would continue with its current suicide prevention strategies without this specific, focused pilot program to test the Zero Suicide Initiative's curriculum and methods, potentially missing an opportunity to identify and implement more effective interventions.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a five-year Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
This creates a dedicated effort to test a specific, evidence-based approach to suicide prevention in a controlled environment within the VA.
PROVISION 02
Requires the program to implement the curriculum and training from the Zero Suicide Institute of the Education Development Center.
This ensures the program uses a recognized, comprehensive model for suicide care and prevention rather than developing a new one from scratch.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the selection of five VA medical centers, including one serving rural veterans, to participate in the program.
This provides a specific scope for the pilot, allowing for focused implementation and data collection across different geographic and demographic contexts.
PROVISION 04
Requires comprehensive training for staff leaders at each site on suicide care and a review of existing policies and procedures.
This ensures that frontline healthcare providers are equipped with the necessary knowledge and tools to provide improved care for veterans at risk.
PROVISION 05
Directs the VA to submit annual and final reports to Congress on the program's progress and effectiveness, including comparisons of suicide-related outcomes.
This ensures accountability and provides crucial data to determine if the program is successful and should be expanded or made permanent.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
D· Nevada
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
26
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 4 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJAN 5
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
DEC 4
Introduced in House
DEC 4
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6454
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last actionJan 5, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
House BillHR 6454Armed Forces and National Security
VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 5, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
8
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