HR 5352
Military Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century Act
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Department of Defense to launch a two-year pilot program to integrate suicide prevention resources onto smart devices used by military personnel. The program will pre-install the Virtual Hope Box app and program important contact numbers like the National Suicide Hotline and Veterans Crisis Line. It also mandates training for service members on how to access these resources as part of existing suicide prevention awareness programs.
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Anthony Gonzalez
Barbara Lee
Cathy McMorris Rodgers
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