National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019

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Bill Number

HR 4194

Introduced

Aug 20, 2019

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Congressional oversight Emergency communications systems Health promotion and preventive care Mental health Science, Technology, Communications State and local finance Telephone and wireless communication User charges and fees

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Summary

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.

Actions

Jul 15, 2020

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 15, 2020

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 10, 2020

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Mar 10, 2020

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 27, 2020

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 21, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Aug 20, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 20, 2019

Introduced in House

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