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Fostering TRUST Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9018| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2026
Dave Min

Dave Min

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Fostering TRUST Act of 2026, amends title 38, United States Code, to establish new congressional notice requirements for the Department of Veterans Affairs. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inform the Committees on Veterans' Affairs and relevant congressional representatives about any suicide or attempted suicide of a veteran that occurs within a VA facility or a facility of a non-Department community care provider. An initial notification, detailing the event and location, must be submitted within seven days of the incident. A more comprehensive notice is required within 60 days , providing available information about the veteran, such as their enrollment status, recent medical encounters, military service details, age, and various demographic data, while respecting privacy. This detailed report also confirms that the veteran's immediate family has been informed of eligible VA support. Crucially, both notices must include guidance designed to deter sensationalism, highlight warning signs, list VA resources like the Veterans Crisis Line , and offer information on lethal means safety.
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Timeline
May 22, 2026
Introduced in House
May 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • May 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Fostering TRUST Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9018| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2026
This legislation, known as the Fostering TRUST Act of 2026, amends title 38, United States Code, to establish new congressional notice requirements for the Department of Veterans Affairs. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inform the Committees on Veterans' Affairs and relevant congressional representatives about any suicide or attempted suicide of a veteran that occurs within a VA facility or a facility of a non-Department community care provider. An initial notification, detailing the event and location, must be submitted within seven days of the incident. A more comprehensive notice is required within 60 days , providing available information about the veteran, such as their enrollment status, recent medical encounters, military service details, age, and various demographic data, while respecting privacy. This detailed report also confirms that the veteran's immediate family has been informed of eligible VA support. Crucially, both notices must include guidance designed to deter sensationalism, highlight warning signs, list VA resources like the Veterans Crisis Line , and offer information on lethal means safety.
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Timeline
May 22, 2026
Introduced in House
May 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • May 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dave Min

Dave Min

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted