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S.1299: Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 12, 2015
- Latest Major Action May 12, 2015
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (15 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2015 Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and revise a research, training, and technical assistance resource center to prevent suicides (the Suicide Prevention Resource Center). Expands the program's focus from youth suicides to suicides among all ages, particularly among groups that are at high risk for suicide. Repeals authority for grants to establish research, training, and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 12, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2797)
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| May 12, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jack Reed (D-R.I.) |