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Child Suicide Prevention Act

This bill funds grant programs to train healthcare providers in identifying and preventing suicide among individuals under 26. It also provides resources for families, including free or reduced-cost secure gun storage devices and an informational website.
Key points
Grants to educate or train healthcare providers to screen youth for suicide and self-harm risks.
Funding for free or reduced-cost secure gun storage devices for households with individuals under 26.
Integration of suicide prevention and lethal means safety into curricula of medical and nursing schools.
A public website with resources and best practices for families, schools, and healthcare providers.
Focus on identifying risk factors like bullying, substance abuse, and racial or ethnic disparities.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Child Suicide Prevention Act
Print number: HR 8070
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
Process start date: 2026-03-25
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Child Suicide Prevention Act

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 8070.

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 2026-03-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grants to educate or train healthcare providers to screen youth for suicide and self-harm risks.
  • Funding for free or reduced-cost secure gun storage devices for households with individuals under 26.
  • Integration of suicide prevention and lethal means safety into curricula of medical and nursing schools.
  • A public website with resources and best practices for families, schools, and healthcare providers.
  • Focus on identifying risk factors like bullying, substance abuse, and racial or ethnic disparities.

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. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-04-13.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 8070

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