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This bill establishes a national grant program administered by the Secretary of Transportation to help install suicide prevention infrastructure like nets and barriers on bridges, buildings, parking garages, highway-rail crossings, and rail stations. The program will provide competitive grants to states, local governments, and other eligible entities, with priority given to areas with high suicide rates. Grants can cover up to 80% of project costs, with $10 million authorized annually from 2026 to 2030. The bill defines "evidence-based suicide deterrents" as prevention methods supported by high-quality research that demonstrates likelihood of reducing suicide. Additionally, the bill amends existing highway system regulations to explicitly include safety barriers and nets on bridges, and requires the Comptroller General to conduct a comprehensive study identifying structures most at risk for suicide attempts, evaluating the effectiveness of different types of prevention barriers, and assessing installation costs and typical implementing entities. The study results will be reported to key congressional committees within one year of the bill's enactment, with the broader goal of developing targeted suicide prevention strategies across various infrastructure types.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3505/all-info