National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019

House Bill 4194 - National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 4194 National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 1:50 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4194

National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to designate 9–8–8 as the universal telephone number for a national suicide prevention and mental-health crisis hotline.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4194

Bill HR 4194 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 20, 2019. Bill HR 4194 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on August 20, 2019. Bill HR 4194's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. as of July 15, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4194

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

150

Democrat Cosponsors

106

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4194

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Emergency communications systems

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Mental health

- State and local finance

- Telephone and wireless communication

- User charges and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4194

National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to designate 9-8-8 as the universal telephone number for the purpose of the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operating through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and through the Veterans Crisis Line, and for other purposes.

National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019