TOURS Act Trauma Outreach, Understanding, and Resiliency through...
To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report and to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to study the effects of the Chaplain Service of the Department on the risk of suicide among veterans.
The TOURS Act aims to improve support for veterans by studying the impact of the Chaplain Service on reducing suicide risk. Specifically, the bill would require the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report to be part of the law and direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to analyze how the Chaplain Service can help prevent veteran suicides.
This bill would primarily affect veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs. By studying the effects of the Chaplain Service, the goal is to enhance spiritual and emotional support for veterans, potentially lowering suicide rates among them. The bill was introduced on June 18, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for further review.
As of the latest update on June 18, 2026, the TOURS Act has been introduced in the House and referred to the appropriate committee. The next steps will involve committee review and possible amendments before it can move forward in the legislative process.
