House Bill 4194
116th Congress(2019-2020)
National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 20, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4194
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
August 20, 2019
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07/15/2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
07/15/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/10/2020
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
03/10/2020
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
02/27/2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
08/21/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
08/20/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
08/20/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:09 PM