Suicide Prevention Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T17:48:34Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4448 Suicide Prevention Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 5:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4448

Suicide Prevention Act

This bill establishes two grant programs to prevent self-harm and suicide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must award grants to state, local, and tribal health departments to expand surveillance of self-harm, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration must award grants to hospital emergency departments for programs to prevent suicide attempts among patients after discharge.

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Current Status of Bill S 4448

Bill S 4448 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2022. Bill S 4448 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2022. Bill S 4448's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3078) as of June 22, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4448

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4448

Suicide Prevention Act

A bill to authorize a pilot program to expand and intensify surveillance of self-harm in partnership with State and local public health departments, to establish a grant program to provide self-harm and suicide prevention services in hospital emergency departments, and for other purposes.