Bill · H.R. 6858· House(119-HR-6858)

Veteran Suicide Prevention Act

Age: 42 years

New York

Introduced: 12/18/2025
Last activity: 1/22/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsored by: Andrew Garbarino
Cosponsors: - 7 - 10

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

H.R. 6858, known as the Veteran Suicide Prevention Act, requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review the deaths of certain veterans who died by suicide. This review covers veterans who received care from the Department of Veterans Affairs during the five years before their death. The Secretary must complete this review within 18 months of the Act's enactment. The required review includes looking at total numbers, demographics, prescribed medications, medical diagnoses, and facility-specific prescription and suicide rates. Within 30 days of finishing the review, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress and make it publicly available.

Yes· 3 of 4

Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress and make the findings available to the public.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The review aims to find recommendations to improve the safety and well-being of veterans.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+3
The bill seeks to identify patterns in veteran suicides and medication risks to improve future safety and well-being.