House Bill 5317
117th Congress(2021-2022)
VA Governors Challenge Expansion Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 21, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5317
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
VA Governors Challenge Expansion Act of 2021
This bill provides statutory authority for the Governors Challenge Program and otherwise revises the program. The program assists states and local communities with developing and implementing veteran suicide prevention activities.
In particular, the bill expands the program by directing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make grants to states and American Indian and Alaska Native tribes for developing and implementing plans to prevent veteran suicides. Further, the bill requires the VA to provide technical assistance to tribes.
September 21, 2021
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10/14/2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
09/30/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
09/21/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
09/21/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:43:11 PM