S 2661 · 116th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications
National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 116-172.(2020-10-17)
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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. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Veterans Affairs must jointly report on how to make the use of 9–8–8 operational and effective across the country.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeS. 2661, National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020
Sep 9, 2020As passed by the Senate on May 13, 2020
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Cosponsors (20)
11 Democrats8 Republicans1 Independent