What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act

# What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act (HR 2942) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct research on suicide prevention programs to identify which approaches are most effective at reducing suicide rates among veterans. The legislation would require the VA to evaluate existing suicide prevention initiatives, determine what works best, and use those findings to improve and expand successful programs across the VA healthcare system. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects veterans and the VA healthcare system. Veterans would potentially benefit from improved, evidence-based suicide prevention services. The VA would be required to allocate resources to conduct the research and implement findings.

The bill also indirectly affects military families and communities that support veterans. **Key Provisions and Current Status** The bill focuses on creating a more systematic, research-driven approach to veteran suicide prevention rather than launching entirely new programs. As of now, HR 2942 is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) during the 119th Congress.