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H.R.4353: Suicide Prevention Assistance Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 17, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 18, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 17, 2019
Bill Summary
Suicide Prevention Assistance Act This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to award grants to primary care offices for self-harm and suicide prevention services, including screenings. SAMHSA must also develop standards of practice for conducting such screenings. Grantees must submit quarterly reports to SAMHSA that include the number of patients screened at the office, among other information.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 18, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Sept. 17, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Sept. 17, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.) |