Bills · HR 3505
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3505Transportation and Public Works
Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 20· LAST ACTION MAY 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenSuicide is a serious public health crisis, and certain public structures are known locations for suicide attempts. This bill matters because it provides federal support to help communities install physical deterrents, such as nets and barriers, which have been shown to be effective in preventing suicides at specific high-risk locations. By offering financial assistance through grants, it could make it easier for states and cities to afford these often expensive installations, thereby potentially saving lives and easing the profound emotional and social impact of suicides on families and first responders.
If this bill becomes law, more communities could get the necessary funding to implement these life-saving barriers, and there would be a clearer pathway for using federal highway funds for these purposes. If it doesn't pass, many communities might continue to struggle financially to fund such critical prevention projects on their own, potentially leaving vulnerable areas without these protective measures.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Secretary of Transportation will establish a grant program to provide competitive funding for installing evidence-based suicide deterrents on specific infrastructure within one year of the bill becoming law.
This creates a new, dedicated federal funding source for communities to address suicide prevention through physical barriers.
PROVISION 02
Grants can be used for suicide prevention nets, barriers, or other evidence-based deterrents on bridges, buildings, parking garages, highway-rail grade crossings, and rail stations.
This focuses resources on known high-risk public areas and ensures funds are used for methods proven to reduce suicide attempts.
PROVISION 03
The bill authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for the grant program.
This secures a specific budget to implement the program and help communities fund these projects over several years.
PROVISION 04
The Comptroller General of the United States will conduct a study on suicide prevention methods for structures other than bridges, including identifying high-risk locations and effective deterrents, with a report due within one year.
This aims to gather data and identify best practices for preventing suicide at a wider range of structures beyond just bridges.
PROVISION 05
It amends existing federal highway law to explicitly allow federal highway funds to be used for safety barriers and nets on bridges of the National Highway System.
This clarifies and expands the types of highway safety projects that can include suicide prevention measures using existing federal funding streams.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 45
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
63
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 22%
DEM 40 REP 5 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 20
Introduced in House
MAY 20
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3505
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 20, 2025
Last actionMay 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 20, 2025
House BillHR 3505Transportation and Public Works
Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 20, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
45
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
