HR 8 (2021): requesting an investigation on whether opioids, benzodiazepines, and exposure to chemical agents contribute to suicides by veterans.

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HR 8 (2021)

requesting an investigation on whether opioids, benzodiazepines, and exposure to chemical agents contribute to suicides by veterans.

  • Status: Adopted by the House
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0097h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-0097h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 24, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On February 24, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2021, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • February 12, 2021, 9:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Votes

  • February 24, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0097h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • January 29, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/29/2021 02:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95866113093 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 12, 2021: Executive Session: 02/12/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/93009507127
  • February 16, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0097h (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • February 24, 2021: Amendment #2021-0097h : AA VV 02/24/2021
  • February 24, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0097h: MA VV 02/24/2021

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