This legislation amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a new competitive grant program. The Assistant Secretary will award grants to various eligible entities , such as community-based health providers, crisis centers, and public health agencies, to implement models for providing stabilization services to individuals experiencing serious thoughts of suicide. Applicants must submit a plan detailing how they will ensure the continued financing of these services beyond the grant period. Funds from these grants must be used for suicide-specific , evidence-based or evidence-informed stabilization services, delivered in the least-restrictive setting appropriate for the individual. These services can encompass outpatient care, virtual care, and peer support. The bill authorizes $30,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with grants lasting up to five years, and mandates evaluations, training, and technical assistance for grantees.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health
STOP Suicide Act
USA119th CongressHR-8124| House
| Updated: 3/26/2026
This legislation amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a new competitive grant program. The Assistant Secretary will award grants to various eligible entities , such as community-based health providers, crisis centers, and public health agencies, to implement models for providing stabilization services to individuals experiencing serious thoughts of suicide. Applicants must submit a plan detailing how they will ensure the continued financing of these services beyond the grant period. Funds from these grants must be used for suicide-specific , evidence-based or evidence-informed stabilization services, delivered in the least-restrictive setting appropriate for the individual. These services can encompass outpatient care, virtual care, and peer support. The bill authorizes $30,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with grants lasting up to five years, and mandates evaluations, training, and technical assistance for grantees.