Executive Order 13861: National Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End Suicide
On March 5, 2019, President Trump signed Executive Order 13861 directing federal agencies to develop and implement a coordinated strategy to reduce veteran suicide and improve mental health services for veterans. The order established a task force to assess current suicide prevention programs, identify gaps in services, and create an action plan across the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and other relevant agencies. The confirmed direct effect was the creation of an interagency framework requiring federal agencies to coordinate veteran mental health initiatives and report on implementation progress.