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Union Calendar No. 46
116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2333
[Report No. 116–70]
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 18, 2019
Mr. Brindisi (for himself, Mr. Banks, and Mr. Bost) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
May 17, 2019
Additional sponsors: Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Radewagen, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Kendra S. Horn of Oklahoma, Mr. Steube, Mrs. Craig, and Ms. Porter
May 17, 2019
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an assessment of the
responsibilities, workload, and vacancy rates of Department of Veterans
Affairs suicide prevention coordinators, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act.
2.
Comptroller General assessment of responsibilities, workload, and vacancy rates of Department of Veterans Affairs suicide prevention coordinators
(a)
Assessment required
The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an assessment of the responsibilities, workload, training, and vacancy rates of Department of Veterans Affairs suicide prevention coordinators. Such assessment shall include a determination of—
(1) the extent to which the use and staffing of suicide prevention coordinators varies between Department facilities; and
(2) the extent to which the Secretary provides oversight of suicide prevention coordinators.
(b)
Report to Congress
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing the findings of the assessment required by subsection (a).
May 17, 2019
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed