S. 3139 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Nov 6, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryVA launches pilot suicide prevention program
The VA will start a Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program at five of its medical centers to improve how it prevents suicide and cares for veterans in crisis. At least one of these centers will focus on serving veterans in rural and remote areas, where access to mental health care can be harder to find.
How it affects you
If you're a veteran receiving care at one of the five pilot medical centers, you may experience new or improved suicide prevention services and mental health support. Veterans in rural and remote areas who use participating VA facilities could gain better access to these services in their regions.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Nov 6, 2025)
VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program for the purpose of improving safety and suicide care for veterans. The program must be implemented at five VA medical centers, including one that serves veterans in rural and remote areas.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 3139
A BILL
VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) · Introduced Nov 6, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Nov 6, 2025: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.”