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USA119th CongressHR-9247| House 
| Updated: 7/6/2026
Erin Houchin

Erin Houchin

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends title 38 of the United States Code to enhance suicide prevention services for veterans. It mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs ensure a suicide prevention coordinator is available at every Department of Veterans Affairs medical center. Crucially, this availability must extend outside the medical center's operating hours when needed to accommodate requests for suicide prevention planning services. This provision aims to provide more timely access to critical support for veterans in crisis. However, the bill explicitly states that this requirement does not authorize the hiring of any additional full-time equivalent positions within the Department.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2677
TIME Act
Jun 10, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 6, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2677
    TIME Act


  • June 10, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 10, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 6, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

ON TIME Act

USA119th CongressHR-9247| House 
| Updated: 7/6/2026
This bill amends title 38 of the United States Code to enhance suicide prevention services for veterans. It mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs ensure a suicide prevention coordinator is available at every Department of Veterans Affairs medical center. Crucially, this availability must extend outside the medical center's operating hours when needed to accommodate requests for suicide prevention planning services. This provision aims to provide more timely access to critical support for veterans in crisis. However, the bill explicitly states that this requirement does not authorize the hiring of any additional full-time equivalent positions within the Department.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2677
TIME Act
Jun 10, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 6, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2677
    TIME Act


  • June 10, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 10, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 6, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Erin Houchin

Erin Houchin

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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