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Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2023
3/6/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3682
Bill 118 hr 3682, also known as the Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of student suicide in the United States. The bill is named after two young individuals who tragically took their own lives, highlighting the urgent need for preventative measures.
The key provisions of the bill include funding for mental health resources in schools, training for educators and staff on suicide prevention, and the establishment of a national suicide prevention hotline specifically for students. Additionally, the bill calls for increased research on the causes of student suicide and the effectiveness of prevention programs.
The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of addressing mental health issues among students. Supporters of the bill argue that early intervention and support can help prevent tragedies like the ones that inspired this legislation. Overall, the Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2023 seeks to prioritize the mental health and well-being of students across the country, with the goal of reducing the incidence of student suicide and providing support for those in need.
The key provisions of the bill include funding for mental health resources in schools, training for educators and staff on suicide prevention, and the establishment of a national suicide prevention hotline specifically for students. Additionally, the bill calls for increased research on the causes of student suicide and the effectiveness of prevention programs.
The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of addressing mental health issues among students. Supporters of the bill argue that early intervention and support can help prevent tragedies like the ones that inspired this legislation. Overall, the Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2023 seeks to prioritize the mental health and well-being of students across the country, with the goal of reducing the incidence of student suicide and providing support for those in need.
Congressional Summary of HR 3682
Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2023
This bill revises certain grants administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that support youth suicide early-intervention and prevention strategies.
Specifically, the bill requires SAMHSA to award a portion of the grants for statewide training programs on emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention for elementary and secondary school students and staff.
Current Status of Bill HR 3682
Bill HR 3682 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3682 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3682's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 26, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3682
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3682
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Child health
- Education programs funding
- Educational guidance
- Elementary and secondary education
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Mental health
- School administration
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3682
Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2023
Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2023
To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain grants (for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies) to be used for school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3682
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