A bill 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 and the Communications Act of 1934 to improve the accessibility of 9-8-8, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill S 4640

This bill, designated as S. 4640 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 21, 2026, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to crisis centers for offering follow-up services to individuals who receive suicide prevention and crisis intervention services. Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance the accessibility of the 9-8-8 helpline as per amendments to the Communications Act of 1934, while also including other unspecified purposes.

Current Status of Bill S 4640

Bill S 4640 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2026. Bill S 4640 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 21, 2026. Bill S 4640's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2444-2445) as of May 21, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4640

A bill 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 and the Communications Act of 1934 to improve the accessibility of 9-8-8, and for other purposes.