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S. 2661Became Law

National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 17, 2020)

National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020

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.

What just happenedOct 17, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-172.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO](R-CO)Sponsor
34 cosponsors19 D14 R1 I
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  1. Oct 17, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-172.

  2. Oct 17, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-172.

  3. Oct 17, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 17, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 6, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 6, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 21, 2020FloorH38310

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

  8. Sep 21, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4608-4609)

  9. Sep 21, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Sep 21, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2661.

  11. Sep 21, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4608-4611)

  12. Sep 21, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. McNerney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. May 14, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. May 14, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. May 14, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. May 13, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2412-2413)

  17. May 13, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  18. May 13, 2020Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  19. May 13, 2020Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2412-2414)

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  20. May 13, 2020Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  21. Dec 11, 2019Committee

    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
  22. Oct 22, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  23. Oct 22, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 17, 202049

National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020

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.

Passed HouseSep 21, 202053

National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to designate 9-8-8 as the universal telephone number for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline. 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.

Passed SenateMay 13, 202055

National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to designate 9-8-8 as the universal telephone number for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline. 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.

Introduced in SenateOct 22, 2019

National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to designate 9–8–8 as the universal telephone number for a national suicide prevention and mental-health crisis hotline. The Department of Health and Human Services 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.