'Sailor Standard of Care Act' advances in House, goal is to improve mental health care access
The Hampton Roads Navy community is still reeling from nine sailors' suicides since April 2022
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Rep. Jen Kiggans introduces bipartisan bill to support service member mental health
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, who represents the 2nd District, introduced last week the Sailor Standard of Care Act, what she calls a “bipartisan solution” to improve mental health care for sailors. She championed the legislation in response to the suicides of seven Hampton Roads-based sailors last year. The tally for 2023 is already at two.
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Legislation introduced to help Navy sailors combat mental health issues
(The Center Square) – A group of Virginia bipartisan congressional leaders are leading the charge with legislation to improve access to mental health services and reduce suicides among Navy sailors.
Source: washingtonexaminer.com