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Current Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor
Vern Buchanan
Introduced
May 4, 2026
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Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct an independent review of veteran deaths by suicide. The review will examine the number of veterans who died by suicide, the prescribed medications and substances used before their death, and the treatment they received for mental health issues. The goal is to identify best practices and make recommendations to improve the safety and well-being of veterans.
This bill aims to reduce the number of veteran deaths by suicide by identifying potential issues with treatment and medication, and making recommendations for improvement.
4 members formally endorsed
Cosponsored this bill
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1 member formally endorsed
Cosponsored this bill
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Cosponsor data and vote records sourced from Congress.gov. Reflects formal legislative actions only — not editorial opinion.
Based on analysis of 12 representatives' public statements and voting records
While there is no explicit statement about the Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2025 in the scraped content, several factors suggest possible support: (1) Boyle demonstrates a consistent focus on health care issues and cost-saving health care initiatives; (2) He has shown commitment to veterans' issues, as evidenced by his work on veterans-related matters in his district; (3) As a Democrat, he typically aligns with harm-reduction approaches to veteran suicide prevention; (4) His advocacy for federal funding to address public health crises (lung cancer, human trafficking, violence prevention) suggests he would support legislation addressing veteran overmedication and suicide. However, confidence is moderate rather than high because there is no direct evidence of his position on this specific bill, and the website content does not explicitly mention veterans' mental health, medication oversight, or suicide prevention.
Todd Young is a U.S. Senator (not Representative) from Indiana with explicitly listed 'Veterans Issues' and 'Curbing the Opioid Crisis' as priority areas on his website. The Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act directly addresses both priorities—preventing veteran suicide and addressing opioid overmedication. His stated focus on these issues suggests alignment with the bill's goals. However, confidence is moderate (not high) because: (1) no explicit statements about this specific bill were found in the scraped content, (2) the actual legislative details and any fiscal concerns are unknown, and (3) Republican senators sometimes have concerns about federal healthcare mandates depending on implementation. The alignment with his stated priorities supports likely support, but without direct evidence, this cannot be rated as 'strong_support.'
While no explicit statement about the Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2025 appears in the scraped content, several factors suggest likely support: (1) Senator Murray is a senior member of the HELP Committee with focus on healthcare policy; (2) She demonstrates strong advocacy for evidence-based medicine and protecting access to medications (evidenced by her statement on medication abortion); (3) She has a dedicated 'Resources for Veterans and Servicemembers' section on her website, indicating veteran welfare is a priority; (4) As a Democrat, she typically supports suicide prevention and veteran health initiatives. However, confidence is moderate because there is no direct evidence of her position on this specific bill, and the scraped content does not explicitly address veteran medication oversight or suicide prevention policies.
James Risch is a U.S. Senator (not Representative) from Idaho with 'Serving Veterans' listed as a key issue on his website, indicating concern for veteran welfare. The Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act addresses veteran suicide prevention and medication oversight—issues aligned with his stated priority of serving veterans. However, the scraped website content does not contain explicit statements about this specific 2025 bill, voting records, or detailed policy positions on veteran mental health and medication management. His Republican affiliation generally supports veteran services, but without direct evidence of his stance on this particular bill, confidence is moderate.
While the scraped website content does not contain explicit statements about the Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2025, several factors suggest possible support: (1) Bernie Sanders' website prominently features a 'VT Veterans' section, indicating attention to veteran issues; (2) Sanders has a consistent track record of advocating for veteran healthcare and mental health services; (3) His progressive political alignment typically supports measures to prevent veteran suicide and reduce pharmaceutical overreliance; (4) The bill's focus on preventing overmedication and suicide aligns with Sanders' general advocacy for addressing root causes of health crises. However, confidence is moderate rather than high because: (1) no explicit statement about this specific bill was found in the provided content, (2) the scraped material appears to be primarily navigation/structural elements rather than policy positions, and (3) actual voting record on this specific bill is not available in the provided data.
Representative Crow is a Democrat from Colorado with a military background (former Army Ranger and paratrooper) who serves on the House Armed Services Committee. While the scraped website content does not explicitly mention his stance on the Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2025, several factors suggest likely support: (1) His military background and service on Armed Services Committee indicate strong focus on veteran welfare; (2) The bill addresses veteran suicide prevention and overmedication, issues typically supported by both parties as they concern veteran health; (3) Democratic party affiliation generally aligns with health-focused veteran legislation; (4) His constituent services record shows active engagement with veteran issues. However, confidence is moderate rather than high because there is no explicit statement about this specific bill, and the website content provided does not contain direct evidence of his voting record on similar legislation.