House Bill 4353
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Suicide Prevention Assistance Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 17, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4353
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this 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.
September 17, 2019
09/18/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
09/17/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
09/17/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:59 PM