US HB4353 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on September 17 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-09-18 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 17 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-09-18 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to award grants to primary care offices for self-harm and suicide prevention services, including screenings. SAMHSA must also develop standards of practice for conducting such screenings. Grantees must submit quarterly reports to SAMHSA that include the number of patients screened at the office, among other information.
Title
Suicide Prevention Assistance Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-18 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2019-09-17 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2019-09-17 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Mental health
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Mental health
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4353/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4353/BILLS-116hr4353ih.pdf |
