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To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program to provide self-harm and suicide prevention services in primary care offices, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-7116| House 
| Updated: 11/6/2018
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Suicide Prevention Assistance Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require 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.
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Timeline
Nov 6, 2018
Introduced in House
Nov 6, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • November 6, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • November 6, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program to provide self-harm and suicide prevention services in primary care offices, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-7116| House 
| Updated: 11/6/2018
Suicide Prevention Assistance Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require 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.
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Timeline
Nov 6, 2018
Introduced in House
Nov 6, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • November 6, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • November 6, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingMental healthSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations