[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 21, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H5725]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                    VETERAN SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH

  (Mrs. BUSTOS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate Veteran Suicide 
Prevention Month.
  Today, after more than a decade of war, a new generation of veterans 
is facing real challenges. No man or woman who has sacrificed so much 
for our country should return home feeling alone or feeling like there 
is nowhere to turn. Far too often, that is the reality in which our 
veterans live. In fact, every single day, 20 veterans commit suicide.
  During the last decade, nearly a third of veterans treated at VA 
medical centers had been diagnosed with PTSD. We have to do better. 
That is why I was proud to be a cosponsor of the Clay Hunt Suicide 
Prevention Act last year to increase resources for veterans and improve 
oversight of the VA.
  I am working closely with veterans service organizations in our 
district to ensure that all veterans receive the high-quality care that 
they have earned and deserve. This month, it is my hope that our 
awareness can finally turn into meaningful action for our veterans.

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