H.R. 8173 · 116th Congress
VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ben McAdams
- Introduced
- 2020-09-04
- Latest action
- 2020-09-04 · Introduced in House
Summary
VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the connection between living at high altitude and the risk of developing depression or dying by suicide among veterans. Depending on the results, a follow-up study may be required to identify biological causes and effective treatments.