Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2021
1/11/2023, 1:47 PMSummary of Bill HR 1324
Bill 117 HR 1324, also known as the Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2021, aims to improve suicide prevention efforts in emergency departments across the United States. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and disseminate best practices for suicide screening and assessment in emergency departments.The bill also requires the Secretary to provide technical assistance to emergency departments to help them implement these best practices. Additionally, the bill authorizes grants to support the implementation of suicide screening and assessment programs in emergency departments.
The goal of the bill is to ensure that individuals at risk of suicide receive appropriate screening and assessment in emergency departments, leading to better identification and intervention for those in crisis. By improving suicide prevention efforts in emergency departments, the bill aims to reduce the number of suicides in the United States. Overall, Bill 117 HR 1324 seeks to address the critical issue of suicide prevention by enhancing screening and assessment practices in emergency departments, ultimately saving lives and improving mental health outcomes for individuals in crisis.
Current Status of Bill HR 1324
Bill HR 1324 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2021. Bill HR 1324 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2021. Bill HR 1324's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 13, 2021Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1324
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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