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Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 4, 2020Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 8173

VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 4, 2020)

VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the connection between living at high altitude and the risk of developing depression or dying by suicide among veterans. Depending on the results, a follow-up study may be required to identify biological causes and effective treatments.

What just happenedSep 4, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McAdams, Ben [D-UT-4](D-UT)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Sep 4, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. Sep 4, 2020IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4720)

  3. Sep 4, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Sep 4, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act — Informed