House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Veteran Suicides

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January 12, 2015
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House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Veteran Suicides

WASHINGTON, DC – House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 203, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act:

"Our veterans risked their lives in order to protect the freedoms and liberties of all Americans. When they return home, they deserve the ultimate support and care from this country and our health care system. Tragically, veteran suicides have become all too common, occurring at a rate of 22 per day. We must, and can, do better by our veterans. The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act is an important step forward to address this problem and help ensure that our veterans have access to high-quality mental health care."

NOTE: The House unanimously passed the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act in the 113th Congress. In December 2014, Speaker Boehner met with Clay Hunt's parents, thanking them for their hard work on this important legislation.

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