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Public Law114th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 2487Became Law

Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 30, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to identify: (1) VA mental health care and suicide prevention programs that are most effective for women veterans, and (2) such programs with the highest satisfaction rates among women veterans.

What just happenedJun 30, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-188.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA](D-CA)Sponsor
23 cosponsors18 D5 R
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  1. Jun 30, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-188.

  2. Jun 30, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-188.

  3. Jun 30, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 30, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 23, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 23, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jun 21, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Jun 21, 2016FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H4006)

  9. Jun 21, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H4006)

  10. Jun 21, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4006)

  11. Jun 21, 2016FloorH30200

    Mr. Miller (FL) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  12. Jun 8, 2016FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  13. Jun 8, 2016FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  14. Jun 8, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. Jun 7, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3597)

  16. Jun 7, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3597)

  17. Jun 7, 2016Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3597)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  18. Jun 7, 2016Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3597)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  19. May 24, 2016Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-702.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  20. Feb 3, 2016IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  21. Feb 3, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJun 30, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to identify: (1) VA mental health care and suicide prevention programs that are most effective for women veterans, and (2) such programs with the highest satisfaction rates among women veterans.

Passed House without amendmentJun 21, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to identify: (1) VA mental health care and suicide prevention programs that are most effective for women veterans, and (2) such programs with the highest satisfaction rates among women veterans.

Passed Senate without amendmentJun 7, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to identify: (1) VA mental health care and suicide prevention programs that are most effective for women veterans, and (2) such programs with the highest satisfaction rates among women veterans.

Introduced in SenateFeb 3, 2016

Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to identify: (1) VA mental health care and suicide prevention programs that are most effective for women veterans, and (2) such programs with the highest satisfaction rates among women veterans.

Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act — Informed