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Proposed Amendment: Report on Military Suicide Rates

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6459

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would require the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard to submit a detailed report on military suicide rates to Congress within one year of the bill's passage.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of Defense

The agency is tasked with conducting the review and submitting the report to Congress.

Coast Guard

The agency is subject to the review of suicide rates in coordination with the Secretary of Defense.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Hickenlooper has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill requiring a formal report on suicide rates across different military service components. The report would be prepared by the Secretary of Defense in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security for the Coast Guard.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment require?

It requires the Secretary of Defense to produce a report on suicide rates within the military, broken down by service component, including the Coast Guard.

When would this report be due?

The report would be due no later than one year after the enactment of the underlying bill, S. 4784.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would require the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard to submit a detailed report on military suicide rates to Congress within one year of the bill's passage.

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

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Connected Entities

personMr. Hickenlooper“United States Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“Responsible for conducting the suicide rate review.”Map →

organizationHomeland Security“Coordinates with the Secretary of Defense regarding the Coast Guard.”Map →

organizationCoast Guard“Subject of the suicide reporting requirement.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives“Recipient of the proposed report.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Armed Services of the Senate“Recipient of the proposed report.”Map →

Sources

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