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H.R. 3759 (118th)

Barriers to Suicide Act of 2023

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Introduced

31 May 2023

Last action

1 June 2023 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Sponsors

Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Grace Napolitano, Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Tony Cárdenas, Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], David Trone, Susan Wild, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Barbara Lee, Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Jamaal Bowman, Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Josh Harder, Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Dean Phillips, Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

19 November 2024

Transport

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Summary

Barriers to Suicide Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a program to facilitate the installation of evidence-based suicide deterrents on bridges, including suicide prevention nets and barriers. DOT may award competitive grants to states and local governments to carry out the program. The bill also specifies that the installation of safety barriers and nets on bridges of the National Highway System are eligible highway safety improvement projects under the National Highway Performance Program of the Federal Highway Administration. The Government Accountability Office must conduct a study to identify the types of structures, other than bridges, that attract a high number of individuals attempting suicide-by-jumping and the types of nets or barriers that are effective at reducing such suicides.

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Timeline

  1. 31 May 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 May 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 May 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 June 2023

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

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