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National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017

USA115th CongressS-1015| Senate 
| Updated: 3/13/2018
Orrin G. Hatch

Orrin G. Hatch

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (7)
Dean Heller (Republican)Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Tom Udall (Democratic)Joe Donnelly (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to coordinate with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to examine: (1) the feasibility of designating a three-digit dialing code for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system; and (2) the effectiveness of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK), including how well it addresses the needs of veterans. SAMHSA must report to the FCC: (1) the potential impact of a designated dialing code on suicide prevention, crisis services, and other suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotlines; and (2) recommendations for improving the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The VA must report to the FCC about how well the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Veterans Crisis Line are working to address the needs of veterans. The FCC must report to Congress whether it recommends a dialing code, a cost-benefit analysis comparing the three-digit code to the current lifeline number, and cost estimates for service providers, states, and localities.

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Timeline
May 3, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 3, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2723-2724)
Oct 4, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 31, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 31, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.
Nov 7, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7069; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7069)
Nov 7, 2017
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7069; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7069)
Nov 8, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 8, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 8, 2017
Received in the House.
Nov 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 13, 2018
By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-213.
Aug 14, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2345
Signed by President.
  • May 3, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 3, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2723-2724)


  • October 4, 2017
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 31, 2017
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 31, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.


  • November 7, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7069; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7069)


  • November 7, 2017
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7069; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7069)


  • November 8, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • November 8, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 8, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 8, 2017
    Received in the House.


  • November 10, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 13, 2018
    By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-213.


  • August 14, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2345
    Signed by President.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2345: National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018
Congressional oversightEmergency communications systemsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' medical care

National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017

USA115th CongressS-1015| Senate 
| Updated: 3/13/2018
National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to coordinate with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to examine: (1) the feasibility of designating a three-digit dialing code for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system; and (2) the effectiveness of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK), including how well it addresses the needs of veterans. SAMHSA must report to the FCC: (1) the potential impact of a designated dialing code on suicide prevention, crisis services, and other suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotlines; and (2) recommendations for improving the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The VA must report to the FCC about how well the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Veterans Crisis Line are working to address the needs of veterans. The FCC must report to Congress whether it recommends a dialing code, a cost-benefit analysis comparing the three-digit code to the current lifeline number, and cost estimates for service providers, states, and localities.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
May 3, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 3, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2723-2724)
Oct 4, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 31, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 31, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.
Nov 7, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7069; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7069)
Nov 7, 2017
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7069; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7069)
Nov 8, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 8, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 8, 2017
Received in the House.
Nov 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 13, 2018
By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-213.
Aug 14, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2345
Signed by President.
  • May 3, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 3, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2723-2724)


  • October 4, 2017
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 31, 2017
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 31, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.


  • November 7, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7069; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7069)


  • November 7, 2017
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7069; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7069)


  • November 8, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • November 8, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 8, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 8, 2017
    Received in the House.


  • November 10, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 13, 2018
    By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-213.


  • August 14, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2345
    Signed by President.
Orrin G. Hatch

Orrin G. Hatch

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (7)
Dean Heller (Republican)Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Tom Udall (Democratic)Joe Donnelly (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2345: National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEmergency communications systemsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' medical care