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Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3505| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2025
Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (30)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of Transportation to create a grant program within one year to facilitate the installation of evidence-based suicide deterrents . These deterrents, including suicide prevention nets and barriers, are intended for covered locations such as bridges, buildings, parking garages, highway-rail grade crossings, and rail stations. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to eligible recipients, including states, political subdivisions, and other entities deemed appropriate by the Secretary, following an application process. Projects eligible for funding must involve installing suicide prevention nets, barriers, or other approved evidence-based deterrents, with priority given to areas experiencing a high rate of suicide . The federal share for these projects may cover up to 80 percent of the cost, and the bill authorizes $10,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to support the program. Furthermore, it amends Title 23 to include safety barriers and nets on National Highway System bridges and requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study on the effectiveness and costs of suicide prevention nets and barriers for structures other than bridges.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4309
Barriers to Suicide Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-792
Barriers to Suicide Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3759
Barriers to Suicide Act of 2023
May 20, 2025
Introduced in House
May 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4309
    Barriers to Suicide Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-792
    Barriers to Suicide Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3759
    Barriers to Suicide Act of 2023


  • May 20, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Public Works

Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3505| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2025
The "Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of Transportation to create a grant program within one year to facilitate the installation of evidence-based suicide deterrents . These deterrents, including suicide prevention nets and barriers, are intended for covered locations such as bridges, buildings, parking garages, highway-rail grade crossings, and rail stations. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to eligible recipients, including states, political subdivisions, and other entities deemed appropriate by the Secretary, following an application process. Projects eligible for funding must involve installing suicide prevention nets, barriers, or other approved evidence-based deterrents, with priority given to areas experiencing a high rate of suicide . The federal share for these projects may cover up to 80 percent of the cost, and the bill authorizes $10,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to support the program. Furthermore, it amends Title 23 to include safety barriers and nets on National Highway System bridges and requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study on the effectiveness and costs of suicide prevention nets and barriers for structures other than bridges.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4309
Barriers to Suicide Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-792
Barriers to Suicide Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3759
Barriers to Suicide Act of 2023
May 20, 2025
Introduced in House
May 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4309
    Barriers to Suicide Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-792
    Barriers to Suicide Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3759
    Barriers to Suicide Act of 2023


  • May 20, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (30)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted