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Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2021
3/8/2023, 7:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2981
Bill 117 HR 2981, also known as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2021, aims to improve the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by requiring the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to designate 9-8-8 as the universal telephone number for the Lifeline. This change would make it easier for individuals in crisis to access the Lifeline's services quickly and efficiently.
The bill also requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to develop and implement a strategy to improve the Lifeline's effectiveness, including increasing the capacity of the Lifeline to respond to calls and texts, as well as providing training for crisis counselors.
Additionally, the bill requires the FCC to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing a three-digit dialing code for the Lifeline, as well as a study on the effectiveness of the Lifeline in providing support to individuals in crisis. Overall, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2021 aims to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in order to better support individuals in crisis and prevent suicide.
The bill also requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to develop and implement a strategy to improve the Lifeline's effectiveness, including increasing the capacity of the Lifeline to respond to calls and texts, as well as providing training for crisis counselors.
Additionally, the bill requires the FCC to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing a three-digit dialing code for the Lifeline, as well as a study on the effectiveness of the Lifeline in providing support to individuals in crisis. Overall, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2021 aims to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in order to better support individuals in crisis and prevent suicide.
Current Status of Bill HR 2981
Bill HR 2981 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since May 13, 2021. Bill HR 2981 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 4, 2021. Bill HR 2981'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, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2981
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2981
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Emergency communications systems
- Foreign language and bilingual programs
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Health care coverage and access
- Health care quality
- Health information and medical records
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Mental health
- Performance measurement
- Research administration and funding
- Telephone and wireless communication
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2981
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