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Rep. Johnson applauds inclusion of language to help prevent soldier suicides

Press Release

Date: Jan. 22, 2013
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Military Personnel Health and Health Care

ongressman Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) today praised language he offered to help prevent tragic cases of suicide among members of the military will be law under the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Bill (NDAA).

Rep. Johnson's language as passed by the House of Representatives and Senate would allow military commanding officers and mental health professionals to talk to service members about the firearms they own personally and encourage them to safely store those weapons in a military facility or with the use of a gunlock.

"This is not a panacea that will prevent all suicides in our military," said Johnson. "But it is a good place to start as we all come together to address this troubling epidemic. We owe it to our soldiers, their families and their loved ones to do everything we can to help them through difficult times."

The NDAA now goes to President Obama's desk for his approval.Rep. Johnson applauds inclusion of language to help prevent soldier suicides


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