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Suicide Prevention on Bridges: Grant Program and Study

This act aims to reduce suicides by funding the installation of special barriers and nets on bridges. Citizens may experience increased safety in public spaces and benefit from research into the effectiveness of these solutions in other locations.
Key points
A grant program will be established to fund the installation of suicide prevention barriers and nets on bridges.
Priority for grants will be given to areas with high suicide rates.
Changes to road construction funding rules will include the installation of safety barriers.
A study will be conducted on the effectiveness of barriers and nets on structures other than bridges.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_792
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Process start date: 2021-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Barriers to Suicide Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_792.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A grant program will be established to fund the installation of suicide prevention barriers and nets on bridges.
  • Priority for grants will be given to areas with high suicide rates.
  • Changes to road construction funding rules will include the installation of safety barriers.
  • A study will be conducted on the effectiveness of barriers and nets on structures other than bridges.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health Public Investments Transport