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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 21, 2021Health
S. 2425

Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Sep 21, 2021)

Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and expands the requirements for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Program.

Specifically, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) must undertake efforts to raise awareness about the program and improve data collection and analysis of demographic information related to the program. In addition, SAMHSA must develop a plan to ensure the provision of high-quality service.

The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office to study the program.

What just happenedSep 21, 2021

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 128.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI](D-RI)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 21, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 128.

  2. Sep 21, 2021Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  3. Sep 21, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  4. Aug 3, 2021Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  5. Jul 21, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5020-5021)

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  6. Jul 21, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateSep 21, 202125

Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and expands the requirements for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Program.

Specifically, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) must undertake efforts to raise awareness about the program and improve data collection and analysis of demographic information related to the program. In addition, SAMHSA must develop a plan to ensure the provision of high-quality service.

The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office to study the program.

Introduced in SenateJul 21, 2021

Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2021

This bill expands the requirements for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Program.

Specifically, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration must (1) develop a plan to ensure the provision of high-quality service, (2) strengthen data-sharing agreements to facilitate the transmission of epidemiological data from the program to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and (3) implement a pilot program focused on using other communications platforms (e.g., social media and texting) for suicide prevention.

The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office to study the program.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2021 — Informed