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Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2026
6/2/2026, 6:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8989
The bill titled "To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out demonstration programs to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based strategies to prevent suicide among children and adolescents, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 21, 2026.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8989
Bill HR 8989 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8989 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8989's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of May 21, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8989
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8989
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8989
To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out demonstration programs to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based strategies to prevent suicide among children and adolescents, and for other purposes.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out demonstration programs to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based strategies to prevent suicide among children and adolescents, and for other purposes.
Comments
Rayan Lloyd
991
2 months ago
I fully support this bill. It's about time we prioritize the mental health of our youth. How will this impact schools and communities in the short term?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8989
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