9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-31T15:34:06Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1007 9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/31/2025, 3:34 PM

Summary of Bill S 1007

Bill 119 s 1007, also known as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act, aims to make sure that the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is protected from cybersecurity threats. The bill proposes amendments to title V of the Public Health Service Act in order to enhance the security of the lifeline and ensure that individuals in crisis can access the support they need without interruption.

The bill recognizes the importance of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in providing critical support to individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide. By safeguarding the lifeline from cybersecurity incidents, the legislation seeks to maintain the integrity and reliability of the service, ultimately saving lives.

In addition to addressing cybersecurity concerns, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to suicide prevention. These may include measures to improve the effectiveness of the lifeline, enhance training for crisis counselors, and expand access to mental health resources for those in need. Overall, Bill 119 s 1007 is a bipartisan effort to strengthen the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and ensure that it remains a vital resource for individuals in crisis. By prioritizing cybersecurity and other enhancements, the legislation aims to better support those struggling with thoughts of suicide and ultimately reduce the number of lives lost to suicide in the United States.

Congressional Summary of S 1007

9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to undertake efforts to protect the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline from cybersecurity threats. (The lifeline is a three-digit number that connects callers in suicidal crisis or mental health distress to a national network of crisis centers.)

The bill also establishes related reporting requirements. Specifically, the network administrator for the lifeline must report identified cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities to SAMHSA, and local and regional crisis centers that participate in the lifeline must report identified cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities to the network administrator.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must conduct a study that evaluates cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with the lifeline and report the findings to Congress.

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Current Status of Bill S 1007

Bill S 1007 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2025. Bill S 1007 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 12, 2025. Bill S 1007's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 12, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1007

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1007

A bill to amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to secure the suicide prevention lifeline from cybersecurity incidents, and for other purposes.

Comments

Ishaan Wilkinson

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1 year ago

I don't really get this new bill about cybersecurity, but it sounds like it's gonna mess things up for me and my online privacy. Short term, it's gonna be a headache for sure.