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HR 136119th CongressIntroduced
Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 22, 2025
Standard Summary
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This bill mandates the VA Secretary to contract with the National Academies for an independent review of veteran suicides and medication practices over a five-year period.
Key Points
- 1Requires independent review of veteran suicides by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
- 2Examines prescription medications, black box warnings, and treatment protocols
- 3Analyzes mental health treatment approaches including medication vs non-medication therapies
- 4Reviews VA staffing levels for mental health professionals
- 5Requires comprehensive data compilation and analysis
- 6Mandates public report to Congress within specified timeframe
Impact Areas
Department of Veterans AffairsVeterans receiving VA healthcareMental health service providersPharmaceutical oversightCongressional oversight committees
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