Data Driven Suicide Prevention and Outreach Act of 2026
Sponsored by Mackenzie, Ryan (Republican-PA-7) · House · Introduced Apr 23, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program funding research into predictive models that identify suicide risk factors among veterans. The goal is to develop tools that could help prevent veteran suicides by better understanding and predicting which veterans may be at highest risk.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
Apr 23, 2026
In Committee
Apr 23, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Mackenzie, Ryan
Independent · PA-7
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