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Grant Program for Suicide Prevention Barriers on Bridges and Buildings

This act aims to reduce suicides by falls from height. It establishes a grant program to help install safety nets and barriers on bridges, buildings, parking garages, and rail stations. This will make these locations safer for all citizens.
Key points
The U.S. government will allocate $10 million annually (until 2030) for the installation of suicide prevention barriers and nets.
Grants will be available to states, local governments, and other eligible entities, covering up to 80% of project costs.
Priority for grants will be given to areas with high suicide rates.
The act mandates a study on the effectiveness of barriers and nets on structures other than bridges to identify best practices.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3505
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
Process start date: 2025-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3505.

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 2025-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government will allocate $10 million annually (until 2030) for the installation of suicide prevention barriers and nets.
  • Grants will be available to states, local governments, and other eligible entities, covering up to 80% of project costs.
  • Priority for grants will be given to areas with high suicide rates.
  • The act mandates a study on the effectiveness of barriers and nets on structures other than bridges to identify best practices.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. [D-VA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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