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The Military Suicide Prevention Oversight Act directs the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct a comprehensive review of how each military department is working to prevent suicides, suicide attempts, and suicidal thoughts among service members. The review will examine various aspects such as public awareness campaigns, crisis response plans developed by unit commanders, data collection on suicide-related incidents, and the effectiveness of mental health teams in responding to these crises. It will also assess challenges faced by deployed members, availability of post-incident support programs, barriers to mental health resource visibility on military bases, and current training requirements for leadership and service members. The goal is to identify strengths and weaknesses in current prevention efforts and provide Congress with a detailed report by April 30, 2027. This oversight aims to improve the military’s ability to protect the mental health and lives of its personnel by ensuring accountability and highlighting areas needing improvement.