Fostering TRUST Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify Congress when a veteran dies by suicide or attempts suicide in or on the grounds of a VA facility or a community care provider's facility, if VA staff or leaders know about it. Within 7 days, the Secretary would tell the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees and the members of Congress for both the facility's area and the veteran's home area about the event and where it happened. Within 60 days, the Secretary would send available details about the veteran, such as VA enrollment, last contact with VA, military service, age, housing, disability rating, and other demographic information, while taking steps to protect privacy. Each notice would include VA guidance on suicide warning signs, VA resources like the Veterans Crisis Line, and safe handling of lethal means.

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Sponsors

• Dave Min Democrat sponsor
• 9 cosponsors