HR 2648
117th Congress
House
Health
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Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Mental health
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Suicide Prevention Assistance Act
Introduced: April 19, 2021
Introduced by:
DeSaulnier, Mark
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Suicide Prevention Assistance Act
This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to award grants to primary care offices for self-harm and suicide prevention services, including screenings. SAMHSA must also develop standards of practice for conducting such screenings.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
2