The Fostering TRUST Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify Congress whenever a veteran dies by suicide or attempts suicide at a VA facility or through a VA-contracted community care provider. The VA must submit an initial notice within seven days identifying the facility and location where the incident occurred, followed by a detailed report within 60 days that includes information about the veteran's enrollment status, recent medical encounters, demographics, disability rating, and military service history. The notifications go to the relevant Senate and House committees on Veterans' Affairs as well as the members of Congress representing the veteran's residence and the facility's location. All notices must include guidance on suicide prevention, warning signs, and available VA resources like the Veterans Crisis Line, while maintaining privacy protections for the veteran and their family. The bill aims to increase congressional oversight of veteran suicides and ensure families are informed of available support services.
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