H.R. 2345 115th Congress House

National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018

Official title: To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suic… Show full official titleShow less

Introduced: November 17, 2017 See on congress.gov

Science, Technology, Communications Congressional oversightEmergency communications systemsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive care

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Mental healthTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' medical care

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Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Aug 14, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-233.

Aug 14, 2018

Signed by President.

Aug 3, 2018

Presented to President.

Aug 2, 2018

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Aug 1, 2018

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5560)

Aug 1, 2018

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5560)

Jul 24, 2018

Received in the Senate, read twice.

Jul 23, 2018

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Jul 23, 2018

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 23, 2018

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 1 (Roll no. 366). (text: CR H6592-6593)

Jul 23, 2018

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6631-6632)

Jul 23, 2018

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2345.

Jul 23, 2018

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6592-6595)

Jul 23, 2018

Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jul 18, 2018

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-836.

Jul 18, 2018

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.

Jul 12, 2018

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jul 12, 2018

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 13, 2018

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Jun 13, 2018

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

May 5, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

May 3, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

May 3, 2017

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jul 23, 2018	House · vote #366	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Passed	379–1	See who voted →

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Latest action August 14, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-233.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to coordinate with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a study that: (1) examines the feasibility of designating a three-digit dialing code (N11 dialing code) for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system; and (2) analyzes the effectiveness of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) as of the date on which the study is initiated, including how well it addresses the needs of veterans.

To assist the FCC in conducting the study, SAMHSA shall analyze and report to the FCC on: (1) the potential impact of such designation of a dialing code on suicide prevention, crisis services, and other suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotlines; and (2) possible recommendations for improving the NSPL generally. The VA shall study and report to the FCC on how well the NSPL and the Veterans Crisis Line are working to address the needs of veterans.

The FCC, in coordination with SAMHSA and the VA, shall report on the study to specified congressional committees.

(Sec. 4) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill.

Related & companion bills 1

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Communications and Technology Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee
Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 115

Washington · Jul 17, 2018

Emmer, Tom

Minnesota · Jul 17, 2018

Griffith, H. Morgan

Virginia · Jul 17, 2018

Missouri · Jun 27, 2018

Correa, J. Luis

California · Jun 27, 2018

Tennessee · Jun 19, 2018

Michigan · Jun 19, 2018

California · Jun 19, 2018

California · Jun 19, 2018

Brooks, Susan

· Jun 13, 2018

Carbajal, Salud O.

California · Jun 13, 2018

Cramer, Kevin

North Dakota · Jun 13, 2018

Lance, Leonard

· Jun 13, 2018

Lujan Grisham, Michelle

· Jun 13, 2018

Young, David

· Jun 13, 2018

Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"

Arkansas · Jun 8, 2018

Aguilar, Pete

California · Apr 26, 2018

Missouri · Mar 22, 2018

SHIMKUS, JOHN

· Mar 21, 2018

Bilirakis, Gus M.

Florida · Mar 20, 2018

Gallego, Ruben

Arizona · Feb 27, 2018

Yarmuth, John

· Feb 13, 2018

Pocan, Mark

Wisconsin · Feb 7, 2018

Clarke, Yvette D.

New York · Feb 5, 2018

Davis, Rodney

· Feb 5, 2018

Foster, Bill

Illinois · Feb 5, 2018

FRELINGHUYSEN, RODNEY

· Dec 20, 2017

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