S. 2661 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020
S. 2661 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Oct 22, 2019, sponsored by Cory Gardner with 34 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 22, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 116-172
What it does
National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 20 20 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cory Gardner (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 14 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 22, 2019
- Passed the SenateMay 13, 2020
- Passed the HouseSep 21, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentOct 6, 2020
- Became lawOct 17, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-172. (Oct 17, 2020)
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