National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 became law 361 days after introduction, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 141 words.
National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 20 20 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to designate 9-8-8 as the universal telephone number for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline. A state may impose and collect a fee for providing 9-8-8 related services. However, this fee must be held in a designated account to be spent only in support of 9-8-8 services, and the FCC must submit an annual report on state administration of these fees. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs must jointly report on how to make the use of 9-8-8 operational and effective across the country, and HHS must develop a strategy to provide access to competent, specialized services for high-risk populations such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth; minorities; and rural individuals.
- Committees
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications: 52 of 2,109 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.5%)
- Sponsor
- 10 of 173 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 4, from enrolled bill to public law · 1,892 words
- Subjects
- Congressional oversightEmergency communications systemsHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthState and local financeTelephone and wireless communication +1 more
- Latest action
- Oct 17, 2020: Became Public Law No: 116-172.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 2 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 2
- 116th H.R. 4194 National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 R · Reported
- 116th H.R. 6800 The Heroes Act D · Passed one chamber