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Sullivan Applauds Passage of Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act

Press Release

Date: Feb. 3, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Veterans Health and Health Care

Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted 99-0 to approve the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, of which he is a co-sponsor. The legislation will improve mental health care and suicide prevention resources for American servicemen and women.

"As a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, I believe Congress must do everything within its power to ensure the men and women of our Armed Forces are cared for when they return home," said Sen. Sullivan. "The issue of suicide is an issue that I've seen up close and personal, and it is unacceptable that many are struggling to find needed care. This legislation is a down payment on advancing mental health -- and I was proud to co-sponsor and cast my first vote in the Veterans' Affairs Committee in support of the Clay Hunt SAV Act. Our veterans deserve it."


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