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HR 7265118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Feb 9, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing child suicide prevention by focusing on the safe management of lethal means. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Health but did not advance further and ultimately expired. Specific provisions, detailed text, and official summary are not available, limiting a full understanding of the bill's mechanisms or scope.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to enhance child suicide prevention efforts through lethal means safety but did not progress beyond early committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is focused on child suicide prevention within the health policy area.
  • It was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • The bill failed to advance and expired without becoming law.
Who Benefits?

['Children at risk of suicide', 'Health agencies involved in suicide prevention', 'Organizations focused on mental health and safety']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full text and official summary limits assessment of implementation requirements and funding mechanisms.', 'Unclear enforcement provisions and oversight responsibilities due to missing detailed bill text.', 'Potential challenges in coordinating lethal means safety measures across agencies and communities.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Health. It did not advance beyond this stage and expired, indicating limited legislative movement or prioritization within the current congressional session. No further legislative actions or amendments are recorded.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential increased awareness and prioritization of child suicide prevention strategies if similar measures are reintroduced.', 'Possible influence on future legislation addressing mental health and safety protocols related to lethal means.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text significantly limits transparency and the ability to evaluate the bill's provisions, funding, and enforcement mechanisms. This lack of information poses challenges for public oversight and informed legislative debate.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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