What does Preamble of VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025 do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025'.

What does ZERO SUICIDE INITIATIVE PILOT PROGRAM. of VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the "Zero Suicide Initiative" pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program will implement a curriculum from the Zero Suicide Institute to improve suicide care for veterans. The first year of the program is dedicated to development, including planning and site selection. The Secretary shall consult with various entities, including the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Veterans Affairs, the National Institutes of Health, and veterans service organizations. The program will involve training staff leaders and implementing suicide care processes and policies, including screening, assessment, and risk formulation. The program will be carried out at five Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, including one serving rural and remote veterans. The Secretary must submit annual progress reports to Congress, detailing the program's progress and outcomes. A final report will be submitted to Congress one year after the program's termination, evaluating its effectiveness and making recommendations for its future.

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VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025

Last updated: 1/5/2026 · Introduced: 12/4/2025

Author: Susie Lee (D-NV)

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This bill establishes a pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve suicide care for veterans by implementing a curriculum from the Zero Suicide Institute.
The program will train staff and implement new suicide care processes and policies at five VA medical centers, including one serving rural veterans.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit annual progress reports and a final evaluation to Congress regarding the program's effectiveness.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3139(In Committee)Official page

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