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Bill115th CongressFiled May 3, 2017Science, Technology, Communications
S. 1015

National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017

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National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to coordinate with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to examine: (1) the feasibility of designating a three-digit dialing code for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system; and (2) the effectiveness of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK), including how well it addresses the needs of veterans.

SAMHSA must report to the FCC: (1) the potential impact of a designated dialing code on suicide prevention, crisis services, and other suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotlines; and (2) recommendations for improving the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.  

The VA must report to the FCC about how well the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Veterans Crisis Line are working to address the needs of veterans.

The FCC must report to Congress whether it recommends a dialing code, a cost-benefit analysis comparing the three-digit code to the current lifeline number, and cost estimates for service providers, states, and localities.

What just happenedMar 13, 2018

By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-213.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
7 cosponsors5 D2 R
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  1. Mar 13, 2018Floor

    By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-213.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Mar 13, 2018Committee14900

    By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-213.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Nov 10, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  4. Nov 8, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  5. Nov 8, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  6. Nov 8, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  7. Nov 8, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Nov 8, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  9. Nov 7, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7069; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7069)

  10. Nov 7, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7069; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7069)

  11. Oct 31, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.

  12. Oct 31, 2017Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  13. Oct 31, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  14. Oct 4, 2017Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  15. May 3, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2723-2724)

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  16. May 3, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedNov 7, 201735

National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to coordinate with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to examine: (1) the feasibility of designating a three-digit dialing code for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system; and (2) the effectiveness of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK), including how well it addresses the needs of veterans.

SAMHSA must report to the FCC: (1) the potential impact of a designated dialing code on suicide prevention, crisis services, and other suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotlines; and (2) recommendations for improving the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.  

The VA must report to the FCC about how well the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Veterans Crisis Line are working to address the needs of veterans.

The FCC must report to Congress whether it recommends a dialing code, a cost-benefit analysis comparing the three-digit code to the current lifeline number, and cost estimates for service providers, states, and localities.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 31, 20171

National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to coordinate with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to examine: (1) the feasibility of designating a three-digit dialing code for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system; and (2) the effectiveness of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK), including how well it addresses the needs of veterans.

SAMHSA must report to the FCC: (1) the potential impact of a designated dialing code on suicide prevention, crisis services, and other suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotlines; and (2) recommendations for improving the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.  

The VA must report to the FCC about how well the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Veterans Crisis Line are working to address the needs of veterans.

The FCC must report to Congress whether it recommends a dialing code, a cost-benefit analysis comparing the three-digit code to the current lifeline number, and cost estimates for service providers, states, and localities.

Introduced in SenateMay 3, 2017

National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to coordinate with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and to consult with the Department of Veterans Affairs to examine: (1) the feasibility of designating a three-digit dialing code for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system; and (2) the effectiveness of the current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK), including how well it addresses the needs of veterans.

The FCC must submit to Congress a recommended dialing code, a cost-benefit analysis comparing the three-digit code to the current lifeline number, and cost estimates for service providers, states, and localities.

National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017 — Informed