To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a counseling program for certain survivors of veterans who die by suicide.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a counseling program for certain survivors of veterans who die by suicide., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors. The main policy domain is Defense, Veterans Affairs, Environment.
Who Benefits and How
defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section H9A5C29B5B46944C795695552851ABDE7: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Green Star Families Act.
- Section HFECA6915097B4D9F82DCB4FB577E263E: 2. Counseling program for next of kin and caregivers of veterans who die by suicide Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by...
- Section H512655453B8C4B21B2F1AB31AD821FF6: 1720M. Counseling program for next of kin and caregivers of veterans who die by suicide Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall furnish, at no cost to...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a counseling program for certain survivors of veterans who die by suicide., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.
Key Policy Areas
Defense, Veterans Affairs, Environment
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a counseling program for certain survivors of veterans who die by suicide., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Van Drew introduced the following bill; which was referred …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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