To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system.
(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to coordinate with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a study that: (1) examines the feasibility of designating a three-digit dialing code (N11 dialing code) for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system; and (2) analyzes the effectiveness of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) as of the date on which the study is initiated, including how well it addresses the needs of veterans.
To assist the FCC in conducting the study, SAMHSA shall analyze and report to the FCC on: (1) the potential impact of such designation of a dialing code on suicide prevention, crisis services, and other suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotlines; and (2) possible recommendations for improving the NSPL generally. The VA shall study and report to the FCC on how well the NSPL and the Veterans Crisis Line are working to address the needs of veterans.
The FCC, in coordination with SAMHSA and the VA, shall report on the study to specified congressional committees.
(Sec. 4) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill.
By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-213.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-836.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.
Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6592-6595)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2345.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6631-6632)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 1 (Roll no. 366).(text: CR H6592-6593)
Roll Call #366 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 1 (Roll no. 366). (text: CR H6592-6593)
Roll Call #366 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Enacted as Public Law 115-233
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5560)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5560)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 115-233.
Became Public Law No: 115-233.