HR-5317 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-10-14CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2021-09-30CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2021-09-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2021-09-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Mental health
  • State and local finance
  • State and local government operations

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