Bills · HR 8070
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8070Health
Child Suicide Prevention Act
This bill creates a federal grant program to train doctors on spotting suicide risks in children and provides funding for free gun storage devices for families.AI-written
INTRO MAR 25· LAST ACTION MAR 25
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tl;dr
AI-writtenDirects $20 million to train healthcare workers in suicide prevention and provides free gun locks and safes to families to reduce youth suicide rates.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenSuicide is a leading cause of death for young people, and access to lethal methods—especially firearms—significantly increases the risk of a fatal outcome. This bill treats suicide prevention as a public health issue by using the healthcare system as an early intervention point. If it becomes law, it could bridge the gap between mental health crises and physical safety by putting preventative tools directly into the hands of parents and training professionals to recognize warning signs before a tragedy occurs.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishment of a youth suicide prevention grant program for states, hospitals, and nonprofits.
It provides the necessary funding for local health systems to create specialized prevention programs they might not otherwise afford.
PROVISION 02
Allows up to 15% of grant funds to be used for providing free or low-cost secure gun storage or safety devices.
This moves beyond just talking about safety by providing physical tools to secure weapons in homes with children.
PROVISION 03
Mandates training for health workers on identifying racial and ethnic disparities in suicide rates.
It ensures that prevention efforts are tailored to the specific needs and risks of different communities.
PROVISION 04
Requires medical schools and health programs to integrate lethal means safety into their curricula.
This ensures that the next generation of healthcare professionals is prepared to handle suicide prevention as a standard part of patient care.
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D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 25
Introduced in House
MAR 25
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8070
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 25, 2026
Last actionMar 25, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2026
House BillHR 8070Health
Child Suicide Prevention Act
This bill creates a federal grant program to train doctors on spotting suicide risks in children and provides funding for free gun storage devices for families.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 25, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
10 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
