H.R. 8107
IntroducedVA Emergency Department Safety Planning Act
Introduced 8/25/2020•116th Congress•House
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Committee Hearings Held.
9/10/2020 • House
Summary
VA Emergency Department Safety Planning Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on its efforts to implement a suicide prevention program for veterans presenting to an emergency department or urgent care center of the Veterans Health Administration who are assessed to be at risk for suicide and are safe to be discharged home.
Introduced in House • 8/25/2020
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsHealth care qualityHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedical educationMental healthVeterans' medical care
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
August 25, 2020
Committee Review
September 10, 2020
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Introduced in House8/25/2020