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US HR6396
US HR6396Kid PROOF Act of 2025 Kid Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes against Fatalities Act of 2025
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Introduced
12/03/2025
12/03/2025
In Committee
12/03/2025
12/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to authorize the use of certain grants to prevent suicide or overdose by children, adolescents, and young adults, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to expand grant opportunities for preventing suicide and overdose among children, adolescents, and young adults. The bill broadens the scope of eligible entities to include healthcare agencies, pediatric specialists, children's hospitals, emergency departments, and Indian Health Service facilities. It allows grant recipients to provide interventions with parental consent, such as counseling parents on preventing overdose and suicide, and supplying resources to help mitigate potential lethal means. The bill extends the grant authorization period from 2019-2023 to 2026-2030 and mandates that at least $2 million annually be allocated specifically for grants focused on suicide and overdose prevention for children and adolescents. The legislation aims to create more comprehensive support systems and resources to address mental health and substance abuse challenges facing younger populations, recognizing the critical need for early intervention and prevention strategies.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 12/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6396/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6396/BILLS-119hr6396ih.pdf |
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