HR-4194 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-07-15CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2020-07-15CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2020-03-10CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2020-03-10CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2020-02-27CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2019-08-21CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.House committee actions
2019-08-20IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2019-08-20IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Chris Stewart [R] (UT-2)
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Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
Related Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Emergency communications systems
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Mental health
  • State and local finance
  • Telephone and wireless communication
  • User charges and fees
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