Bill · S. 3139· Senate(119-S-3139)
VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 11/6/2025
- Last activity
- 11/6/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create the "Zero Suicide Initiative" pilot program. The program will implement a specific curriculum from the Zero Suicide Institute to improve safety and care for veterans. During the first year, the Secretary will focus on program development and planning. The program will be carried out at five specific VA medical centers, including one that serves rural and remote areas. Staff leaders at these sites will undergo education and implement new processes regarding suicide care. The program is scheduled to last for five years, with the possibility of a two-year extension.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The program specifically targets the reduction of suicide rates among veterans through improved clinical processes.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+7
The bill implements a Zero Suicide Initiative to improve safety and suicide care for veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The bill improves veteran care through a specific pilot program focused on suicide prevention.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Safety for Veterans: The program aims to improve safety and suicide care to significantly reduce suicide rates among veterans (Section 2(b)).
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Specialized Care for Rural Populations: The Secretary is required to include at least one medical center that primarily serves veterans living in rural and remote areas (Section 2(e)(1)).
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Enhanced Staff Competence: The program includes a workforce survey to help staff understand their comfort and competence in caring for patients at risk of suicide (Section 2(d)(5)).
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Improved Clinical Processes: Staff will review and implement training on critical processes such as screening, assessment, treatment, and care transitions for patients at risk (Section 2(d)(6)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8Good For Rural Residents+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- 11/6/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania