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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 7, 2015)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href='http://www.gpo.gov'>www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. WALZ:H.R. 203.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution of theUnited States.The Congress shall have Power to make all Laws which shallbe necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by theConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.[Page H105]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act or the Clay Hunt SAV Act</strong></p> <p> Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to arrange for an independent third party evaluation, to be conducted by September 30, 2018, and each fiscal year thereafter, of the VA's mental health care and suicide prevention programs.</p> <p> Directs the Secretary to survey the VA's websites and information resources to publish a website that serves as a centralized source to provide veterans with information regarding the VA's mental health care services.</p> <p> Requires the Secretary to carry out a three-year pilot program to repay the education loans relating to psychiatric medicine that are incurred by individuals who:</p> <ul> <li>are eligible to practice psychiatric medicine in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or are enrolled in the final year of a residency program leading to a specialty qualification in psychiatric medicine;</li> <li>demonstrate a commitment to a long-term career as a psychiatrist in the VHA; and</li> <li>agree to a period of two or more years of obligated service with the VHA in the field of psychiatric medicine. </li> </ul> <p>Limits the loan repayment to no more than $30,000 for each year an individual performs such obligated service. </p> <p> Directs the Secretary to establish a three-year pilot program at not less than five Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) to assist veterans transitioning from active duty and to improve the access of veterans to mental health services. Requires the pilot program at each VISN to include: (1) a community oriented veteran peer support network carried out in partnership with an entity that has experience in peer support programs, and (2) a community outreach team for each medical center in such VISN. </p><p>Authorizes the Secretary to collaborate with nonprofit mental health organizations to prevent suicide among veterans. Requires the Secretary and any such organization to exchange training sessions and best practices.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to select a VA Director of Suicide Prevention Coordination to undertake any collaboration with nonprofit mental health organizations.</p> <p>Extends for one year combat veterans' eligibility for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for illnesses that have not been medically proven to be attributable to their service, provided they: (1) were discharged or released from active duty between January 1, 2009, and January 1, 2011, and (2) did not enroll to receive such care during the five-year period of eligibility following their discharge or release.</p> <p>]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)</p> <p><strong>Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act or the Clay Hunt SAV Act</strong></p> <p> (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) arrange for an independent third party evaluation, to be conducted by September 30, 2018, and each fiscal year thereafter, of the VA's mental health care and suicide prevention programs; and (2) submit a report to Congress, by December 1, 2018, and each year thereafter, containing the most recent evaluations not yet submitted to Congress and any recommendations the Secretary considers appropriate.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to submit interim reports to Congress by September 30, 2016, and September 30, 2017, on the VA's mental health care and suicide prevention programs.</p> <p> (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to survey the VA's websites and information resources to publish a website that serves as a centralized source to provide veterans with information, updated at least once every 90 days, regarding the VA's mental health care services.</p> <p> (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary to carry out a three-year pilot program to repay the education loans relating to psychiatric medicine that are incurred by individuals who:</p> <ul> <li>are eligible to practice psychiatric medicine in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or are enrolled in the final year of a residency program leading to a specialty qualification in psychiatric medicine;</li> <li>demonstrate a commitment to a long-term career as a psychiatrist in the VHA; and</li> <li>agree to a period of two or more years of obligated service with the VHA in the field of psychiatric medicine, as determined by the Secretary. </li> </ul> <p>Limits the loan repayment to no more than $30,000 for each year an individual performs such obligated service, as determined by the Secretary.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to submit interim and final reports to Congress on such pilot program.</p> <p> (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to establish a three-year pilot program at not less than five Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) to assist veterans transitioning from active duty and to improve the access of veterans to mental health services. Requires the pilot program at each VISN to include: (1) a community oriented veteran peer support network carried out in partnership with an entity that has experience in peer support programs, and (2) a community outreach team for each medical center in such VISN.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to submit interim and final reports to Congress on such pilot program.</p> <p>(Sec. 6) Authorizes the Secretary to collaborate with nonprofit mental health organizations to prevent suicide among veterans. Requires the Secretary and any such organization to exchange training sessions and best practices.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to select a VA Director of Suicide Prevention Coordination to undertake any collaboration with nonprofit mental health organizations.</p> <p>(Sec. 7) Extends for one year combat veterans' eligibility for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for illnesses that have not been medically proven to be attributable to their service, provided they: (1) were discharged or released from active duty between January 1, 2009, and January 1, 2011, and (2) did not enroll to receive such care during the five-year period of eligibility following their discharge.</p> <p>(Sec. 8) Prohibits the authorization of any additional appropriations to carry out this Act's provisions.]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)</p> <p><strong>Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act or the Clay Hunt SAV Act</strong></p> <p> (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) arrange for an independent third party evaluation, to be conducted by September 30, 2018, and each fiscal year thereafter, of the VA's mental health care and suicide prevention programs; and (2) submit a report to Congress, by December 1, 2018, and each year thereafter, containing the most recent evaluations not yet submitted to Congress and any recommendations the Secretary considers appropriate.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to submit interim reports to Congress by September 30, 2016, and September 30, 2017, on the VA's mental health care and suicide prevention programs.</p> <p> (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to survey the VA's websites and information resources to publish a website that serves as a centralized source to provide veterans with information, updated at least once every 90 days, regarding the VA's mental health care services.</p> <p> (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary to carry out a three-year pilot program to repay the education loans relating to psychiatric medicine that are incurred by individuals who:</p> <ul> <li>are eligible to practice psychiatric medicine in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or are enrolled in the final year of a residency program leading to a specialty qualification in psychiatric medicine;</li> <li>demonstrate a commitment to a long-term career as a psychiatrist in the VHA; and</li> <li>agree to a period of two or more years of obligated service with the VHA in the field of psychiatric medicine, as determined by the Secretary. </li> </ul> <p>Limits the loan repayment to no more than $30,000 for each year an individual performs such obligated service, as determined by the Secretary.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to submit interim and final reports to Congress on such pilot program.</p> <p> (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to establish a three-year pilot program at not less than five Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) to assist veterans transitioning from active duty and to improve the access of veterans to mental health services. Requires the pilot program at each VISN to include: (1) a community oriented veteran peer support network carried out in partnership with an entity that has experience in peer support programs, and (2) a community outreach team for each medical center in such VISN.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to submit interim and final reports to Congress on such pilot program.</p> <p>(Sec. 6) Authorizes the Secretary to collaborate with nonprofit mental health organizations to prevent suicide among veterans. Requires the Secretary and any such organization to exchange training sessions and best practices.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to select a VA Director of Suicide Prevention Coordination to undertake any collaboration with nonprofit mental health organizations.</p> <p>(Sec. 7) Extends for one year combat veterans' eligibility for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for illnesses that have not been medically proven to be attributable to their service, provided they: (1) were discharged or released from active duty between January 1, 2009, and January 1, 2011, and (2) did not enroll to receive such care during the five-year period of eligibility following their discharge.</p> <p>(Sec. 8) Prohibits the authorization of any additional appropriations to carry out this Act's provisions.]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)</p> <p><strong>Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act or the Clay Hunt SAV Act</strong></p> <p> (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) arrange for an independent third party evaluation, to be conducted by September 30, 2018, and each fiscal year thereafter, of the VA's mental health care and suicide prevention programs; and (2) submit a report to Congress, by December 1, 2018, and each year thereafter, containing the most recent evaluations not yet submitted to Congress and any recommendations the Secretary considers appropriate.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to submit interim reports to Congress by September 30, 2016, and September 30, 2017, on the VA's mental health care and suicide prevention programs.</p> <p> (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to survey the VA's websites and information resources to publish a website that serves as a centralized source to provide veterans with information, updated at least once every 90 days, regarding the VA's mental health care services.</p> <p> (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary to carry out a three-year pilot program to repay the education loans relating to psychiatric medicine that are incurred by individuals who:</p> <ul> <li>are eligible to practice psychiatric medicine in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or are enrolled in the final year of a residency program leading to a specialty qualification in psychiatric medicine;</li> <li>demonstrate a commitment to a long-term career as a psychiatrist in the VHA; and</li> <li>agree to a period of two or more years of obligated service with the VHA in the field of psychiatric medicine, as determined by the Secretary. </li> </ul> <p>Limits the loan repayment to no more than $30,000 for each year an individual performs such obligated service, as determined by the Secretary.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to submit interim and final reports to Congress on such pilot program.</p> <p> (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to establish a three-year pilot program at not less than five Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) to assist veterans transitioning from active duty and to improve the access of veterans to mental health services. Requires the pilot program at each VISN to include: (1) a community oriented veteran peer support network carried out in partnership with an entity that has experience in peer support programs, and (2) a community outreach team for each medical center in such VISN.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to submit interim and final reports to Congress on such pilot program.</p> <p>(Sec. 6) Authorizes the Secretary to collaborate with nonprofit mental health organizations to prevent suicide among veterans. Requires the Secretary and any such organization to exchange training sessions and best practices.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to select a VA Director of Suicide Prevention Coordination to undertake any collaboration with nonprofit mental health organizations.</p> <p>(Sec. 7) Extends for one year combat veterans' eligibility for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for illnesses that have not been medically proven to be attributable to their service, provided they: (1) were discharged or released from active duty between January 1, 2009, and January 1, 2011, and (2) did not enroll to receive such care during the five-year period of eligibility following their discharge.</p> <p>(Sec. 8) Prohibits the authorization of any additional appropriations to carry out this Act's provisions.]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)</p> <p><strong>Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act or the Clay Hunt SAV Act</strong></p> <p> (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) arrange for an independent third party evaluation, to be conducted by September 30, 2018, and each fiscal year thereafter, of the VA's mental health care and suicide prevention programs; and (2) submit a report to Congress, by December 1, 2018, and each year thereafter, containing the most recent evaluations not yet submitted to Congress and any recommendations the Secretary considers appropriate.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to submit interim reports to Congress by September 30, 2016, and September 30, 2017, on the VA's mental health care and suicide prevention programs.</p> <p> (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to survey the VA's websites and information resources to publish a website that serves as a centralized source to provide veterans with information, updated at least once every 90 days, regarding the VA's mental health care services.</p> <p> (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary to carry out a three-year pilot program to repay the education loans relating to psychiatric medicine that are incurred by individuals who:</p> <ul> <li>are eligible to practice psychiatric medicine in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or are enrolled in the final year of a residency program leading to a specialty qualification in psychiatric medicine;</li> <li>demonstrate a commitment to a long-term career as a psychiatrist in the VHA; and</li> <li>agree to a period of two or more years of obligated service with the VHA in the field of psychiatric medicine, as determined by the Secretary. </li> </ul> <p>Limits the loan repayment to no more than $30,000 for each year an individual performs such obligated service, as determined by the Secretary.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to submit interim and final reports to Congress on such pilot program.</p> <p> (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to establish a three-year pilot program at not less than five Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) to assist veterans transitioning from active duty and to improve the access of veterans to mental health services. Requires the pilot program at each VISN to include: (1) a community oriented veteran peer support network carried out in partnership with an entity that has experience in peer support programs, and (2) a community outreach team for each medical center in such VISN.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to submit interim and final reports to Congress on such pilot program.</p> <p>(Sec. 6) Authorizes the Secretary to collaborate with nonprofit mental health organizations to prevent suicide among veterans. Requires the Secretary and any such organization to exchange training sessions and best practices.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to select a VA Director of Suicide Prevention Coordination to undertake any collaboration with nonprofit mental health organizations.</p> <p>(Sec. 7) Extends for one year combat veterans' eligibility for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for illnesses that have not been medically proven to be attributable to their service, provided they: (1) were discharged or released from active duty between January 1, 2009, and January 1, 2011, and (2) did not enroll to receive such care during the five-year period of eligibility following their discharge.</p> <p>(Sec. 8) Prohibits the authorization of any additional appropriations to carry out this Act's provisions.]]></text>
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