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Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act

USA118th CongressHR-7265| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2024
Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish grant programs and set up a website to reduce suicide rates among youth and young adults (those under age 26), including by addressing the use of firearms in suicides and suicide attempts. Specifically, HHS must award grants to states, Indian tribes, health departments, hospitals, or other organizations to train health care providers on lethal means safety (e.g., safe storage of firearms), relevant laws concerning the use and possession of firearms, and other suicide prevention and intervention strategies for youth and young adults. Grantees may use a portion of funds to make secure gun storage or safety devices available to residences with an individual under age 26 who is at risk of suicide. In addition, HHS must award grants to health professional schools to integrate content into their curricula and continuing education programs about suicide prevention strategies and interventions to reduce suicide rates among youth and young adults. The bill also requires HHS to develop and maintain a website that contains information for individuals under age 26, their families, health care providers, and health professional schools concerning suicide prevention and the use of firearms in suicide attempts.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5035
Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act
Feb 7, 2024
Introduced in House
Feb 7, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
Feb 8, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3779
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5035
    Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act


  • February 7, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • February 7, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.


  • February 8, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3779
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-3779: Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act

Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act

USA118th CongressHR-7265| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2024
Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish grant programs and set up a website to reduce suicide rates among youth and young adults (those under age 26), including by addressing the use of firearms in suicides and suicide attempts. Specifically, HHS must award grants to states, Indian tribes, health departments, hospitals, or other organizations to train health care providers on lethal means safety (e.g., safe storage of firearms), relevant laws concerning the use and possession of firearms, and other suicide prevention and intervention strategies for youth and young adults. Grantees may use a portion of funds to make secure gun storage or safety devices available to residences with an individual under age 26 who is at risk of suicide. In addition, HHS must award grants to health professional schools to integrate content into their curricula and continuing education programs about suicide prevention strategies and interventions to reduce suicide rates among youth and young adults. The bill also requires HHS to develop and maintain a website that contains information for individuals under age 26, their families, health care providers, and health professional schools concerning suicide prevention and the use of firearms in suicide attempts.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5035
Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act
Feb 7, 2024
Introduced in House
Feb 7, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
Feb 8, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3779
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5035
    Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act


  • February 7, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • February 7, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.


  • February 8, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3779
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-3779: Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted