A bill to amend the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 to modify and reauthorize the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

# Summary of S 793 **What the Bill Does** This bill would modify and reauthorize the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, which is part of the Department of Veterans Affairs' mental health initiatives. While the specific modifications aren't detailed in the available information, the bill aims to update an existing program that provides grants to support suicide prevention efforts for veterans. **Who It Affects** The bill directly affects veterans and the organizations that serve them, including mental health providers, nonprofits, and VA facilities that receive or administer suicide prevention grants. It also impacts the broader veteran community by potentially expanding or improving access to mental health resources. **Current Status** S 793 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.

The bill was sponsored by Senator Mark Warner (D-VA). No additional action has been taken at this time.