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 a pilot program called the ``Zero Suicide Initiative'' 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, with consultation from various entities. The program will be carried out at five Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, including one serving rural veterans. Staff leaders at each site will undergo training and implement specific program elements, including data collection and suicide care approach adoption. The Secretary must submit annual progress reports to Congress, assessing staff progress, training percentages, and policy alignment with Institute standards. A final report will be submitted to Congress one year after the program's termination, including an evaluation of its effectiveness and recommendations for continuation or expansion. The program is initially scheduled to terminate five years after its establishment, but may be extended for up to two years with Congressional notification.

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VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025

Last updated: 11/6/2025 · Introduced: 11/6/2025

Author: Jacky Rosen (D-NV)

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This bill establishes a five-year pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve suicide care for veterans by implementing a curriculum from the Zero Suicide Institute.
The pilot program will operate at five VA medical centers, including one serving rural veterans, and involve staff training, data collection, and adoption of specific suicide care approaches.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit annual progress reports and a final evaluation to Congress regarding the program's effectiveness and potential for expansion.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 6454(In Committee)Official page

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