TOURS Act
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Overview
The TOURS Act amends existing law to establish a formal, annual report on veteran suicide prevention efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It also directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study examining the relationship between veterans’ engagement with the Department’s Chaplain Service and their risk of suicide. This study will assess various engagement categories and recommend improvements to data collection and resource allocation.
Key provisions
- Establishes an annual report on veteran suicide prevention.
- Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the Chaplain Service and suicide risk.
- Defines measurable categories of engagement with the Chaplain Service.
- Mandates tracking of veterans’ use of mental health services and faith-based programs.
- Requires data collection to ensure veteran awareness and protect confidentiality.
- Directs the Secretary to identify best practices and programs.
- Sets a deadline of January 1, 2027, for the completion of the study.
- Requires regular reports to the Veterans Affairs Committees in the Senate and House.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Chaplain Service
- Committees on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate and House)
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