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Introduced
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
In Committee
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pro- gram to improve the identification, assessment, and treatment of patients in hospital emergency departments who are at risk of suicide, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2021, establishes a program within the Department of Health and Human Services to improve the identification, assessment, and treatment of patients in hospital emergency departments who are at risk of suicide. The program will provide grants to up to 40 eligible health care sites, such as hospitals with emergency departments, to train staff, implement policies and procedures, and enhance care coordination for patients at risk of suicide. The bill also requires grantees to report on various metrics, and the Secretary must submit a report to Congress on the program's findings and effectiveness.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Lisa Murkowski (R)*,
Bob Casey (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Angus King (I),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 02/25/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/467/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s467/BILLS-117s467is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s467/BILLS-117s467is.pdf.pdf |
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