Gilbert Cisneros(D-CA)
Military Suicide Prevention Oversight Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Military Suicide Prevention Oversight Act. It directs the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to review the efforts made by military departments to prevent suicide deaths, suicide attempts, and suicidal ideation among members of the Armed Forces. The review must cover public awareness efforts, commanding officer crisis response plans, data collection, and commander response means. It also looks at challenges for deployed members, the capacity and response means of mental health teams, and barriers to mental health signage. Additionally, the review covers current annual training requirements and leadership training programs. Finally, the Inspector General must submit a report summarizing these results to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees by April 30, 2027.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The bill directs the Department of Defense Inspector General to review and assess military mental health service capacity and suicide prevention resources.
- Scored +4
Does this help veterans get medical care?
By reviewing suicide prevention and mental health support efforts within the military, the bill aims to improve overall health outcomes for service members who will become veterans.
- Scored +4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Evaluating and improving military suicide prevention programs benefits service members while active and supports long-term outcomes as they transition to veteran status.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2: This section requires a review of the efforts to increase public awareness of suicide prevention, which could benefit members of the Armed Forces by helping spread vital prevention knowledge.
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Section 2: This section mandates an assessment of the capacity of teams providing mental health services, which could lead to better support for members dealing with suicidal ideation or suicide attempts.
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Section 2: This section looks into barriers to providing signage and advertisements for mental health resources in high-traffic areas on installations, which might make it easier for service members to find help.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill directs the Department of Defense Inspector General to review and assess military mental health service capacity and suicide prevention resources.Does this help veterans get medical care? — By reviewing suicide prevention and mental health support efforts within the military, the bill aims to improve overall health outcomes for service members who will become veterans.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Evaluating and improving military suicide prevention programs benefits service members while active and supports long-term outcomes as they transition to veteran status.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The review of suicide prevention and mental health support programs directly enhances the overall well-being and institutional support provided to service members.
- 10/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House