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Introduced
05/04/2021
05/04/2021
In Committee
05/05/2021
05/05/2021
Crossed Over
05/13/2021
05/13/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure the provi- sion of high-quality service through the Suicide Preven- tion Lifeline, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2021, amends the Public Health Service Act to ensure the provision of high-quality service through the Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and implement a plan to improve the responsiveness and performance of the Lifeline, including setting quality assurance provisions, standards for crisis centers, and guidelines for testing and consultation. The bill also authorizes $50 million annually for fiscal years 2022-2024 to carry out these provisions, with at least 80% of the funds allocated to crisis centers. Additionally, the bill establishes a pilot program to research and employ various communication technologies for suicide prevention, and requires studies by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Government Accountability Office to evaluate the implementation of the plan and make recommendations for improving the Lifeline.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/13/2021)
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