Child Suicide Prevention Act

Hozzl · 2026-04-16T08:06:56Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8070 Child Suicide Prevention Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/16/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8070

This bill, designated as H.R. 8070 in the 119th Congress and introduced on March 25, 2026, aims to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants for the establishment or enhancement of programs within health care settings. These programs would focus on adopting evidence-aligned practices with the goal of lowering the suicide rates among covered individuals. The bill also includes provisions for additional objectives beyond this primary purpose.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8070

Bill HR 8070 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 25, 2026. Bill HR 8070 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 25, 2026. Bill HR 8070's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 25, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8070

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8070

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8070

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to establish or expand programs to implement evidence-aligned practices in health care settings for the purpose of reducing the suicide rates of covered individuals, and for other purposes.