National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018 became law 468 days after introduction, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 212 words.
National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018
(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to coordinate with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a study that: (1) examines the feasibility of designating a three-digit dialing code (N11 dialing code) for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system; and (2) analyzes the effectiveness of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) as of the date on which the study is initiated, including how well it addresses the needs of veterans. To assist the FCC in conducting the study, SAMHSA shall analyze and report to the FCC on: (1) the potential impact of such designation of a dialing code on suicide prevention, crisis services, and other suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotlines; and (2) possible recommendations for improving the NSPL generally. The VA shall study and report to the FCC on how well the NSPL and the Veterans Crisis Line are working to address the needs of veterans. The FCC, in coordination with SAMHSA and the VA, shall report on the study to specified congressional committees.
(Sec. 4) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill.
- Committees
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications: 52 of 2,109 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.5%)
- Sponsor
- 2 of 88 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 6, from enrolled bill to public law · 1,036 words
- Subjects
- Congressional oversightEmergency communications systemsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthTelephone and wireless communication +1 more
- Latest action
- Aug 14, 2018: Became Public Law No: 115-233.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 115th S. 1015 National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017 R · Passed one chamber