Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2015

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Explore the details of House Bill 938 Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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Congressional Summary of HR 938

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 technical assistance centers related to mental health, substance abuse and the justice system.

Reauthorizes a program of grants for the development of state or tribal youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies.

Reauthorizes and revises a grant program to enhance services for students with mental health or substance use disorders at institutions of higher education. Requires the Center for Mental Health Services to award grants to enhance such services and to develop best practices for the delivery of such services. Permits grant funds to be used for the provision of such services to students and to employ appropriately trained staff. Requires special consideration be given to applications for grants that describe programs that demonstrate the greatest need for new or additional mental and substance use disorder services and the greatest potential for replication.

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Current Status of Bill HR 938

Bill HR 938 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2015. Bill HR 938 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2015. Bill HR 938's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 13, 2015

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 938

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Health

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Child healthDrug, alcohol, tobacco useElementary and secondary educationHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHigher educationMental healthPublic-private cooperation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 938

Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2015To revise and extend provisions under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2015

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