H.R.327: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive program designed to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive program designed to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. 11/5/2007--Public Law. (There are 4 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 27, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) suicide among veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious problem; and (2) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in developing and implementing the comprehensive program outlined in this Act, should take into consideration the special needs of such veterans and of elderly veterans who are at high risk for depression and experience high rates of suicide. Directs the Secretary to develop and carry out a comprehensive program designed to reduce [...]

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11/05/2007 - Signed by President.
11/05/2007 - Became Public Law No: 110-110.
10/24/2007 - Presented to President.
10/23/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 327.
10/23/2007 - Mr. Filner moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H11868-11873, H11886-11887)

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11/05/2007 - Signed by President.
11/05/2007 - Became Public Law No: 110-110.
10/24/2007 - Presented to President.
10/23/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 327.
10/23/2007 - Mr. Filner moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H11868-11873, H11886-11887)
10/23/2007 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
10/23/2007 - On motion that the House suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 987). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H11868-11869)
10/23/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10/23/2007 - Cleared for White House.
10/23/2007 - Mr. Filner moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
10/23/2007 - On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll No. 987).
09/28/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
09/27/2007 - Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12315-12316)
09/27/2007 - Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
09/27/2007 - S.AMDT.3111 Amendment SA 3111 proposed by Senator Brown for Senator Harkin. (consideration: CR S12315-12316 text: CR S12315-12316) In the nature of a substitute.
09/27/2007 - S.AMDT.3111 Amendment SA 3111 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
09/27/2007 - Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
09/27/2007 - S.AMDT.3111 Amendment SA 3111 proposed by Senator Brown for Senator Harkin. (consideration: CR S12315-12316; text: CR S12315-12316) In the nature of a substitute.
03/22/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
03/21/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 327.
03/21/2007 - Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
03/21/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2772-2778)
03/21/2007 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
03/21/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2785-2786)
03/21/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 174). (text: CR H2772-2773)
03/21/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03/21/2007 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
03/20/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 110-55.
03/20/2007 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.
03/15/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/15/2007 - Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
03/13/2007 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/13/2007 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
03/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/09/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.