House Bill 792
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Barriers to Suicide Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 4, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
792
Congress
117
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Barriers to Suicide Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a program to facilitate the installation of evidence-based suicide deterrents on bridges, including suicide prevention nets and barriers.
DOT may award competitive grants to states and local governments to carry out the program.
The Government Accountability Office must conduct a study to identify the types of structures, other than bridges, that attract a high number of individuals attempting suicide-by-jumping and the types of nets or barriers that are effective at reducing such suicides.
February 4, 2021
02/05/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
02/05/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
02/04/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
02/04/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:48 PM