9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2023
1/4/2025, 11:17 AMSummary of Bill HR 4851
Bill 118 hr 4851, also known as the 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to establish a nationwide 9–8–8 mental health and suicide prevention hotline, similar to the existing 9–1–1 emergency hotline for physical emergencies.The bill outlines the requirements for the implementation of the 9–8–8 hotline, including the designation of a lead federal agency to oversee the hotline, the establishment of a grant program to support state and local crisis call centers, and the development of best practices for call center operations. The bill also includes provisions for the training of call center staff, the coordination of services with existing mental health and suicide prevention resources, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of the hotline.
Overall, the 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2023 aims to improve access to mental health and suicide prevention services for individuals in crisis by providing a dedicated, easy-to-remember hotline number. The bill has bipartisan support and is seen as a crucial step in addressing the mental health crisis in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4851
Bill HR 4851 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2023. Bill HR 4851 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 25, 2023. Bill HR 4851's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4851
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
106Democrat Cosponsors
104Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4851
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
Advisory bodiesChild healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMedicareMental healthMilitary medicineMinority employmentNational and community servicePerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsVeterans' medical careAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4851
9–8–8 Implementation Act of 20239–8–8 Implementation Act of 2023To provide for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes.Comments
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