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Suicide Prevention Assistance Act

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6804

Suicide Prevention Assistance Act

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to award grants to primary care offices for self-harm and suicide prevention services, including screenings. SAMHSA must also develop standards of practice for conducting such screenings. Grantees must submit quarterly reports to SAMHSA that include the number of patients screened at the office, among other information.

Current Status of Bill HR 6804

Bill HR 6804 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 14, 2023. Bill HR 6804 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 14, 2023.  Bill HR 6804's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6804

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6804

Primary Policy Focus

Health

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