To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the connection between living at high altitude and suicide risk factors among veterans.
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Latest Action · September 4, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the connection between living at high altitude and the risk of developing depression or dying by suicide among veterans. Depending on the results, a follow-up study may be required to identify biological causes and effective treatments.
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