H.R.8486

Data Driven Suicide Prevention and Outreach Act of 2026

Introduced·4/23/26

Establishes a grant program for developing predictive models to evaluate suicide risk factors among veterans.

The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program for developing predictive models to evaluate risk factors contributing to suicide among veterans. The Secretary will award grants to eligible organizations with experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and health data analysis. The models must integrate data from the Veterans Benefits Administration and the Veterans Health Administration.

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Current
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 23

House

Introduced in House

Apr 23

House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.