Bills · S 793
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 793Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to amend the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 to modify and reauthorize the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION FEB 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses the ongoing crisis of veteran suicide, ensuring that vital prevention programs can continue and expand their reach. By increasing the maximum grant amount, community organizations can potentially offer more services or reach more veterans, which is crucial for a demographic with higher suicide rates than the general population.
Without this bill, the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program would eventually expire, potentially cutting off funding for many community-based veteran support services. The updates also aim to make the program more effective and accountable, ensuring taxpayer money is used wisely and that successful strategies are identified and replicated. Voters should care because it represents a commitment to supporting veterans' mental health and reducing suicide rates through both direct funding and improved program oversight.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the maximum grant amount an organization can receive from $750,000 to $1,250,000.
This allows community organizations to pursue larger projects or expand existing services to help more veterans.
PROVISION 02
Reauthorizes the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program until September 30, 2028.
This ensures the vital program continues to provide funding for veteran suicide prevention beyond its original expiration date.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes $285,000,000 in funding for the program for fiscal years 2026 through 2028.
This provides a significant financial commitment to support veteran suicide prevention efforts nationwide.
PROVISION 04
Requires the VA to provide annual briefings to local VA medical centers about grantees in their area.
This aims to improve coordination and collaboration between community groups and VA facilities, creating a more integrated support system for veterans.
PROVISION 05
Adds new requirements for how the VA develops and uses measures and metrics to evaluate the grant program's effectiveness.
This strengthens accountability and helps ensure that the program's goals are accurately reflected and continually improved based on lessons learned.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 27
Introduced in Senate
FEB 27
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 793
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
Senate BillS 793Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to amend the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 to modify and reauthorize the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
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