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H.R. 4704Became Law

Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 13, 2021)

Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act

This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF), taking into consideration prioritized research agendas or strategic plans, as appropriate, to award competitive, merit-reviewed grants to institutions of higher education (or their consortia) to support multidisciplinary, fundamental research with potential relevance to suicide, including potential relevance to prevention and treatment.

In awarding such grants, the NSF shall encourage applications submitted by early career researchers, including doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, to promote the researchers' development.

What just happenedJan 13, 2021

Became Public Law No: 116-339.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McAdams, Ben [D-UT-4](D-UT)Sponsor
16 cosponsors13 D3 R
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  1. Jan 13, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 116-339.

  2. Jan 13, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-339.

  3. Jan 13, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 13, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jan 1, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jan 1, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 31, 2020ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Dec 31, 2020ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9169-9170)

  9. Dec 31, 2020NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9169-9170)

  10. Dec 31, 2020ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Mrs. Dingell asked unanimous consent to take the bill, H.R. 4704, from the Speaker's Table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9169-9170)

  11. Dec 15, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Dec 14, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7469-7470)

  13. Dec 14, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7469-7470)

  14. Dec 14, 2020Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7469-7470)

  15. Dec 14, 2020Discharge

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  16. Dec 14, 2020Committee14500

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  17. Jan 28, 2020IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  18. Jan 27, 2020FloorH38310

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

  19. Jan 27, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 8 (Roll no. 24). (text: CR H549)

  20. Jan 27, 2020Floor8000

    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): 385 - 8 (Roll no. 24).(text: CR H549)

  21. Jan 27, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H554-555)

  22. Jan 27, 2020FloorH37220

    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.

  23. Jan 27, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H549-550)

  24. Jan 27, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4704.

  25. Jan 27, 2020FloorH30300

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

  26. Dec 12, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 272.

  27. Dec 12, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-342.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  28. Dec 12, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-342.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  29. Nov 14, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  30. Nov 14, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  31. Oct 16, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  32. Oct 16, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  33. Oct 16, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 13, 202149

Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act

This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF), taking into consideration prioritized research agendas or strategic plans, as appropriate, to award competitive, merit-reviewed grants to institutions of higher education (or their consortia) to support multidisciplinary, fundamental research with potential relevance to suicide, including potential relevance to prevention and treatment.

In awarding such grants, the NSF shall encourage applications submitted by early career researchers, including doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, to promote the researchers' development.

House agreed to Senate amendmentDec 31, 202059

Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act

This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF), taking into consideration prioritized research agendas or strategic plans, as appropriate, to award competitive, merit-reviewed grants to institutions of higher education (or their consortia) to support multidisciplinary, fundamental research with potential relevance to suicide, including potential relevance to prevention and treatment.

In awarding such grants, the NSF shall encourage applications submitted by early career researchers, including doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, to promote the researchers' development.

Passed SenateDec 14, 202055

Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act

This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF), taking into consideration prioritized research agendas or strategic plans, as appropriate, to award competitive, merit-reviewed grants to institutions of higher education (or their consortia) to support multidisciplinary, fundamental research with potential relevance to suicide, including potential relevance to prevention and treatment.

In awarding such grants, the NSF shall encourage applications submitted by early career researchers, including doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, to promote the researchers' development.

Passed HouseJan 27, 202053

Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act

This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive, merit-reviewed grants to institutions of higher education (or their consortia) to support multidisciplinary, fundamental research with potential relevance to suicide, including potential relevance to prevention and treatment.

In awarding such grants, the NSF shall encourage applications submitted by early career researchers, including doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, to promote the researchers' development.

Reported to HouseDec 12, 20197

Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act

This bill directs the National Science Foundation to award competitive, merit-reviewed grants to institutions of higher education (or their consortia) to support multidisciplinary, fundamental research with potential relevance to suicide, including potential relevance to prevention and treatment.

Introduced in HouseOct 16, 2019

Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act

This bill directs the National Science Foundation to award competitive, merit-reviewed grants to institutions of higher education (or their consortia) to support multidisciplinary, fundamental research with potential relevance to suicide, including potential relevance to prevention and treatment.

Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act — Informed