Senate Bill 3198
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Suicide Prevention Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 15, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3198
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Suicide Prevention Act
This bill establishes two grant programs to prevent self-harm and suicide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must award grants to state, local, and tribal health departments to expand surveillance of self-harm, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration must award grants to hospital emergency departments for programs to prevent suicide attempts among patients after discharge.
January 15, 2020
01/15/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S247)
01/15/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 2:27:59 AM