H.R. 8173
Referred to CommitteeVA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act
Introduced 9/4/2020•116th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
9/4/2020 • House
Summary
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.
Introduced in House • 9/4/2020
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Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchMental healthVeterans' medical care
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Originated in the House
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September 4, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House9/4/2020