To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to pre-program suicide prevention resources into certain smart devices issued to members of the Armed Forces.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress finds the following: Although electronic devices, such as mobile phones, computers, and tables, increasingly are being leveraged as vehicles for health in the civilian world, almost nothing is and provides pilot program on pre-programming of suicide prevention resources into smart devices issued to members of the Armed Forces Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary. It relies on reporting requirements, definition changes, appropriations, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Environment, Criminal Justice, and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities, and Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Requires findings Congress finds the following: Although electronic devices, such as mobile phones, computers, and tables, increasingly are being leveraged as vehicles for health in the civilian world, almost nothing is...
- Provides pilot program on pre-programming of suicide prevention resources into smart devices issued to members of the Armed Forces Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress finds the following: Although electronic devices, such as mobile phones, computers, and tables, increasingly are being leveraged as vehicles for health in the civilian world, almost nothing is and provides pilot program on pre-programming of suicide prevention resources into smart devices issued to members of the Armed Forces Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Environment, Criminal Justice, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill requires findings Congress finds the following: Although electronic devices, such as mobile phones, computers, and tables, increasingly are being leveraged as vehicles for health in the civilian world, almost nothing is and provides pilot program on pre-programming of suicide prevention resources into smart devices issued to members of the Armed Forces Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Fitzpatrick, …
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