Bills · HR 8124
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8124Health
STOP Suicide Act
This bill provides funding to community health centers and schools to create programs that help people in mental health crises stay safe and stable without always needing to go to a hospital.AI-written
INTRO MAR 26· LAST ACTION MAR 26
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tl;dr
AI-writtenDirects $150 million to schools, clinics, and crisis centers to create local programs that help people thinking about suicide stay safe and stable through outpatient care and peer support.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenSuicide is a major public health crisis, and many people who reach out for help are currently faced with two extremes: a standard therapy appointment weeks away or an expensive, stressful trip to a hospital emergency room. This bill tries to bridge that gap by funding 'middle-ground' services that can help someone stabilize quickly and safely in their own community.
If this becomes law, it could lead to more innovative ways to get help, such as using technology for virtual crisis care or using peer support specialists who have lived experience with mental health challenges. If it doesn't pass, many local clinics and schools may continue to lack the specific funding needed to offer immediate, suicide-specific care, potentially leaving people in crisis with fewer options.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a competitive grant program for suicide stabilization services.
It creates a dedicated stream of federal money specifically for managing acute suicidal crises in community settings.
PROVISION 02
Includes schools, colleges, and rural clinics as eligible grant recipients.
It ensures that help is available where young people and rural residents actually spend their time.
PROVISION 03
Requires a continuity plan for post-grant financing.
It forces organizations to figure out how to keep these life-saving programs running after the initial five years of federal funding ends.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that services be provided in the least-restrictive setting appropriate for the patient.
This prioritizes patient freedom and community-based care over unnecessary or forced hospitalization.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $150 million in total funding over five years.
It provides a clear budget for implementing these programs through fiscal year 2031.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
D· Maryland
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
37
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
DEM 2 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 26
Introduced in House
MAR 26
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8124
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 26, 2026
Last actionMar 26, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2026
House BillHR 8124Health
STOP Suicide Act
This bill provides funding to community health centers and schools to create programs that help people in mental health crises stay safe and stable without always needing to go to a hospital.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 26, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
