Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act
1/11/2023, 1:48 PMSummary of Bill HR 2862
Bill 117 HR 2862, also known as the Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of suicide prevention. The bill seeks to establish a national campaign to raise awareness about suicide prevention and provide resources for individuals at risk of suicide.The Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act proposes the creation of a public education campaign to increase awareness about the warning signs of suicide and promote the importance of seeking help. The bill also calls for the development of a national strategy to prevent suicide, which would involve collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as non-profit organizations and other stakeholders.
Additionally, the legislation includes provisions for the training of healthcare professionals in suicide prevention and the expansion of mental health services for individuals at risk of suicide. The bill also aims to improve data collection and reporting on suicide rates in order to better understand the factors contributing to suicide and develop more effective prevention strategies. Overall, the Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the growing problem of suicide in the United States through a combination of public education, training, and increased access to mental health services. If passed, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact in reducing the number of suicides and saving lives.
Congressional Summary of HR 2862
Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act
This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop, implement, and evaluate a national media campaign focused on suicide prevention.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2862
Bill HR 2862 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2021. Bill HR 2862 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2021. Bill HR 2862'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 2862
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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