{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://pittenger.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/pittenger-increase-funding-for-military-suicide-prevention", "Pittenger: Increase funding for military suicide prevention", "2014-12-04", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Robert Pittenger", "P000606", "pittenger.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\u00a0\n CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER VOTES TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR MILITARY SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMSLegislation Also Enhances Prosecution of Military Sexual Assault \n\u00a0\nWASHINGTON \u2013 More active-duty soldiers have committed suicide since 2001 than have been killed fighting in Afghanistan.\u00a0 In response to this epidemic, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) today voted to approve more than $45 million in funding for military behavioral and psychological health programs. \u201cOur brave men and women in uniform volunteer to risk their lives in defense of our freedom and way of life,\u201d commented Congressman Pittenger.\u00a0 \u201cSadly, many return home with wounds we cannot see.\u00a0 In response to their sacrifice, we as a nation should be honored to provide them with adequate treatment for PTSD and other mental health challenges unique to the stresses of military life.\u201d\u00a0 The National Defense Authorization Act also continues efforts to combat the scourge of military sexual assault by eliminating the \u201cgood soldier defense\u201d and providing consultation for victims on options for prosecuting the attacker. The National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 300-119, also:\n Rejects President Obama\u2019s proposal for several years of increases to pharmaceutical co-pays for military families and veterans, replacing it with a one-year, $3 increase for select medications.\n\tSignificantly reduces President Obama\u2019s proposed cuts to the Basic Housing Allowance.\n\tProvides continued funding for airstrikes against ISIS.\n\tSupports the inherent right of religious liberty in the Armed Forces.\n   \n\tCongressman Pittenger\u2019s office has helped thousands of veterans cut through bureaucratic red tape at the Veterans Administration and Department of Defense.\u00a0 If you or a veteran you know need assistance, please call Congressman Pittenger\u2019s Charlotte office at 704-362-1060.\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["http://pittenger.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/pittenger-increase-funding-for-military-suicide-prevention"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.4430300798267126, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}