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H.R. 2345Became Law

National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 14, 2018)


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.

What just happenedAug 14, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-233.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2](R-UT)Sponsor
115 cosponsors53 D62 R
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  1. Aug 14, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-233.

  2. Aug 14, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-233.

  3. Aug 14, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 14, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Aug 3, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Aug 3, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Aug 2, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Aug 1, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5560)

  9. Aug 1, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5560)

  10. Jul 24, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Jul 23, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Jul 23, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 1 (Roll no. 366). (text: CR H6592-6593)

  13. Jul 23, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 1 (Roll no. 366).(text: CR H6592-6593)

  14. Jul 23, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6631-6632)

  15. Jul 23, 2018FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  16. Jul 23, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2345.

  17. Jul 23, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6592-6595)

  18. Jul 23, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Jul 18, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.

  20. Jul 18, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-836.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  21. Jul 18, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-836.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  22. Jul 12, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  23. Jul 12, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  24. Jun 13, 2018Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  25. Jun 13, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  26. May 5, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  27. May 3, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  28. May 3, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. May 3, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawAug 14, 201849

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.

Passed Senate without amendmentAug 1, 201882

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.

Passed House amendedJul 23, 201836

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.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jul 18, 201817

National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018

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), 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 the 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 SAMSHA and the VA, shall report on the study to specified congressional committees.

Introduced in HouseMay 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 2018 — Informed