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H.R. 203 (114th)

Clay Hunt SAV Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 January 2015

Last action

23 April 2015 · Committee

Status

By Senator Isakson from Committee on Veterans' Affairs filed written report. Report No. 114-34.

Sponsors

Timothy Walz, Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Elizabeth Esty, Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Christopher Smith, Tim Murphy, LOUISE SLAUGHTER, BOBBY RUSH, Beto O'Rourke, Austin Scott, Ann Kirkpatrick, Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Mimi Walters, RICHARD NOLAN, Rep. Murphy, Patrick [D-FL-18], Michelle Lujan Grisham, Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Erik Paulsen, Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], COLLIN PETERSON, Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Kyrsten Sinema, Ann Kuster, David Cicilline, Cheri Bustos, Brad Wenstrup, Kevin Cramer, Ryan Costello, Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence, Taxation, Education

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare · Defence · Taxation · Education

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Summary

Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act or the Clay Hunt SAV Act 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. 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. 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 more years of obligated service with the VHA in the field of psychiatric medicine. Limits the loan repayment to no more than $30,000 for each year an individual performs such obligated service. 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. 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. Directs the Secretary to select a VA Director of Suicide Prevention Coordination to undertake any collaboration with nonprofit mental health organizations. 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.

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Timeline

  1. 7 January 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 January 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 January 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  4. 7 January 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 12 January 2015

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR H196-198)

    Source: Floor

  6. 12 January 2015

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 12 January 2015

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 17).(text: CR H196-198)

    Source: Floor

  8. 12 January 2015

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H196-201)

    Source: Floor

  9. 12 January 2015

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 January 2015

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 203.

    Source: Floor

  11. 12 January 2015

    Floor

    Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  12. 13 January 2015

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 21 January 2015

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 6.

    Source: Calendars

  14. 21 January 2015

    Reported

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Isakson without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  15. 21 January 2015

    Reported

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  16. 3 February 2015

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S716-720)

    Source: Floor

  17. 3 February 2015

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 50.

    Source: Floor

  18. 11 February 2015

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  19. 11 February 2015

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  20. 12 February 2015

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 114-2.

    Source: President

  21. 12 February 2015

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  22. 12 February 2015

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  23. 23 April 2015

    Floor

    By Senator Isakson from Committee on Veterans' Affairs filed written report. Report No. 114-34.

    Source: Floor

  24. 23 April 2015

    Committee

    By Senator Isakson from Committee on Veterans' Affairs filed written report. Report No. 114-34.

    Source: Committee

Votes

3 February 2015 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 203 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 99 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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