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Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2022

12/29/2022, 4:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4271

Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 multiple suicide prevention programs and related activities with a particular focus on youth and young adults.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes

  • grants for statewide or tribal youth suicide prevention and early intervention strategies and for mental health and substance use disorder services for college students, and
  • a suicide prevention resource center that provides training and other resources regarding suicide prevention among all ages.

Current Status of Bill S 4271

Bill S 4271 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2022. Bill S 4271 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 19, 2022.  Bill S 4271's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 19, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4271

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4271

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4271

Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2022
Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2022
A bill to reauthorize the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act, and for other purposes.

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