Bills · S 1139
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1139Employment and training programsVeterans' medical care
HOPE for Heroes Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 26· LAST ACTION JUL 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to ensure that critical suicide prevention services for veterans and their families continue and are enhanced. Suicide among veterans remains a significant public health concern, and community-based programs play a vital role in reaching those who might not otherwise seek help or prefer non-VA care.
By reauthorizing the program and increasing funding, the bill aims to expand access to these life-saving services. The new requirements for coordination and standardized screening could lead to more effective and consistent care, helping to prevent veterans from falling through the cracks. If this bill becomes law, it means more resources and a more coordinated approach to combat veteran suicide; if it doesn't pass, the current program would expire, potentially leaving a gap in services for many veterans.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the maximum annual grant amount for organizations providing suicide prevention services to veterans from $750,000 to $1,000,000, and allows for an additional $500,000 based on performance.
This provides more resources to community organizations, allowing them to expand their services and incentivize reaching more veterans in need.
PROVISION 02
Extends the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program until September 30, 2030.
This ensures the continuation of crucial suicide prevention services for veterans and their families through community partners.
PROVISION 03
Requires grant recipients to coordinate with the VA to develop communication plans regarding veteran appointment attendance to ensure continuity of care.
This aims to prevent veterans from falling through the cracks and ensures they receive consistent support across different providers.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that grant recipients use the Columbia Protocol (Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale) for screening individuals for suicide risk.
This requires a standardized, evidence-based tool for suicide risk assessment, potentially improving the accuracy and consistency of identifying veterans in need.
PROVISION 05
Sets limits on how grant funds can be spent: no more than 30% for administrative costs and no more than 5% for food and beverages.
This ensures that a higher proportion of grant money is directed towards direct services for veterans rather than overhead or non-essential expenses.
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R· Kansas
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJUL 30
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
MAR 26
Introduced in Senate
MAR 26
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1139
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedMar 26, 2025
Last actionJul 30, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025
Senate BillS 1139Employment and training programsVeterans' medical care
HOPE for Heroes Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 30, 2025
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READING
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