WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM, May 15, 2026) – There may be sharp political differences in Washington, but on some issues, there can be agreement from both sides of the proverbial aisle on Capitol Hill.
On Wednesday, a group of five House members introduced the Veterans Suicide Prevention and Care Enhancement Act, which would help improving mental health outcomes for those who have served in the military through expanding access to evidence-based suicide prevention care. A California Democrat joined Holland’s Bill Huizenga and three fellow Republicans in looking to stem a rising tide of former service members who have taken their own lives, which was reflected in a rate of 17.5 veterans per day as of 2023, the last year such figures have been available.
This is the second time Huizenga has attempted to address this issue, as a similar bill two years ago didn’t get past the House Subcommittee on Health.
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