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RepublicanBill · H.R. 9247· House(119-HR-9247)

ON TIME Act

Rep. Houchin
Age: 50 years
Indiana
Introduced
6/10/2026
Last activity
7/6/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsored by
Erin Houchin
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 1
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "ON TIME Act," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure a suicide prevention coordinator is available at every Department of Veterans Affairs medical center. These coordinators must be available as needed to accommodate requests for suicide prevention planning services. This availability must include times outside of the regular operating hours of the medical center. Finally, the bill includes a provision that does not authorize the hiring of additional full-time equivalent positions.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this make mental health care easier to get?+7

    The bill mandates that suicide prevention coordinators be available to accommodate requests even outside of regular medical center operating hours.

  • Does this help veterans get medical care?+7

    The bill requires suicide prevention coordinators to be available at every VA medical center to assist with suicide prevention planning services.

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7

    The bill improves access to critical suicide prevention planning services by ensuring coordinator availability outside of regular hours.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.