What does Preamble of HR 6858 do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a review of the deaths of certain veterans who died by suicide. The bill's stated purpose is to review veteran suicides and includes 'other purposes' not detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6858 do?

This bill is formally titled the Veteran Suicide Prevention Act.

What does DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS REVIEW OF CERTAIN VETERANS' of HR 6858 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to complete a review of the deaths of covered veterans who died by suicide within 18 months of the Act's enactment. The review must include the total number of veterans who died by suicide, a summary of their demographics (age, gender, race), and a list of medications prescribed to them. The review will also examine medical diagnoses leading to medication prescriptions, instances of multiple medication use, and the percentage of veterans not on VA-prescribed medication. It will analyze the prevalence of combat experience or trauma among veterans who died by suicide, identify VA facilities with high prescription and suicide rates, and describe VA policies regarding medication prescribing. The Secretary must identify any patterns apparent from the review and provide recommendations to improve veteran safety and well-being. A report on the review's results must be submitted to Congress and made publicly available within 30 days of completion. A 'covered veteran' is defined as any veteran who received VA hospital care or medical services during the five years before their death. A 'black box warning' is defined as a warning displayed in prescribing information for drugs with potentially serious risks.

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Veteran Suicide Prevention Act — HR. 6858

Last updated: 1/22/2026 · Introduced: 12/18/2025

Author: Andrew Garbarino (R-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

The Veteran Suicide Prevention Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to review the deaths of veterans who received VA care in the five years before their suicide, analyzing demographics, medications, diagnoses, and trauma experiences.
The review will identify patterns, recommend improvements to veteran safety, and publicly report findings to Congress within 30 days of completion.
The Act defines 'covered veterans' as those who received VA hospital care or medical services within five years of their death and 'black box warning' for drug prescribing information.

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