To amend the Public Health Service Act to award grants to eligible crisis centers to provide follow-up services to individuals receiving suicide prevention and crisis intervention services, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to improve the accessibility of 9-8-8, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 8122

The bill titled "To amend the Public Health Service Act to award grants to eligible crisis centers to provide follow-up services to individuals receiving suicide prevention and crisis intervention services, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to improve the accessibility of 9-8-8, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 8122 in the 119th Congress and introduced on March 26, 2026, aims to provide grants to eligible crisis centers to offer follow-up services to those who have utilized suicide prevention and crisis intervention services. Additionally, it seeks to enhance the accessibility of 9-8-8 services by amending the Communications Act of 1934, with further unspecified purposes detailed within the bill.

Current Status of Bill HR 8122

Bill HR 8122 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2026. Bill HR 8122 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 26, 2026. Bill HR 8122's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 26, 2026

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8122

Jamie Raskin

MarylandDemocrat

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