VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act
USA116th CongressHR-8173| House
| Updated: 9/4/2020
Ben McAdams
Democratic Representative
Utah
Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4720)
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchMental healthVeterans' medical care
VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act
USA116th CongressHR-8173| House
| Updated: 9/4/2020
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4720)
Ben McAdams
Democratic Representative
Utah
Veterans' Affairs Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
Related Bills
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchMental healthVeterans' medical care