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HR203: Clay Hunt SAV Act

114th Congress (2015–2017) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]

This page covers HR203 in the 114th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so HR203 in another Congress is a different bill. Other bills numbered HR203 are listed below.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber Senate
Latest vote 2015-02-03: Bill Passed (99-0)
Latest action 2015-04-23: By Senator Isakson from Committee on Veterans' Affairs filed written report. Report No. 114-34.
Policy area Armed Forces and National Security
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act or the Clay Hunt SAV Act (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. 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. (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. (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: 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; demonstrate a commitment to a long-term career as a psychiatrist in the VHA; and agree to a period of two or…

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Roll-call votes on HR203 (114th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2015-02-03 Senate On Passage of the Bill H. R. 203 Bill Passed (99-0) 58 0 0 Official tally

Other bills numbered HR203

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Frequently asked

What is HR203 in the 114th Congress?

HR203 (Clay Hunt SAV Act) was introduced in the 114th Congress (2015–2017) by Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1].

What is the latest action on HR203?

On 2015-04-23: By Senator Isakson from Committee on Veterans' Affairs filed written report. Report No. 114-34.

How many roll-call votes were held on HR203?

1 recorded vote in the 114th Congress. The most recent, on 2015-02-03, was "On Passage of the Bill H.R. 203": Bill Passed (99-0).

Is this the same bill as HR203 in other Congresses?

No. Bill numbers restart each Congress. HR203 was also used in the 117th Congress for different legislation.