H.R. 4194 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019
H.R. 4194 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Aug 20, 2019, sponsored by Chris Stewart with 150 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Aug 20, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 150
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chris Stewart (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 106 Democrats, 44 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 20, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (Jul 15, 2020)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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