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119-hr-10862119th Congress

Military Suicide Prevention Oversight Act

Sponsored By: Representative Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31]

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Summary

Suicide prevention oversight would be strengthened by requiring the Department of Defense Inspector General to review how the Army, Navy, and Air Force try to prevent deaths by suicide, suicide attempts, and suicidal thoughts among service members.

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  • Service members and families: Would highlight how the military collects data on suicides, attempts, and ideation and point out gaps in prevention and public awareness efforts.
  • Commanders and units: Would examine unit commanding officer crisis response plans and the ways commanders prevent and respond to incidents.
  • Mental health teams and installations: Would assess teams' capacity to respond to suicidal ideation or attempts, the availability of post-incident programs, and barriers to posting mental health resources in high-traffic areas on bases.
  • Congress and policymakers: Would receive a report summarizing findings no later than April 30, 2027.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31]

CA • D

Cosponsors

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