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HR 9577118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

STOP Suicide Act

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Oct 26, 2024
Latest Action Date
Sep 12, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The STOP Suicide Act (H.R. 9577) is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing suicide prevention within the health policy area. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. No official summary or full text of the bill is available, limiting detailed analysis of its provisions. The bill's focus on suicide prevention suggests it intended to enhance or establish measures to reduce suicide rates, likely through health-related programs or interventions.

Bottom Line

H.R. 9577, the STOP Suicide Act, was a health-related legislative proposal focused on suicide prevention that did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
  • It was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on September 12, 2024.
  • The bill ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action.
Who Benefits?

['Individuals at risk of suicide or affected by suicide', 'Health agencies and organizations involved in mental health and suicide prevention', 'Healthcare providers engaged in suicide prevention efforts']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full text and official summary limits understanding of specific provisions and implementation requirements.', "Without enacted authority or funding details, the feasibility and scope of the bill's measures remain unclear.", 'Oversight and enforcement mechanisms cannot be assessed due to missing information.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, a committee with jurisdiction over health-related legislation. The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and was marked as failed or expired as of the latest update in October 2024. No further legislative actions or debates are recorded.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential increased focus on suicide prevention efforts if enacted, possibly influencing related health programs and funding priorities.', 'Possible enhancement of public awareness and resource allocation toward mental health services.', 'If enacted, could lead to increased collaboration among health agencies and community organizations addressing suicide prevention.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text significantly limits transparency and public understanding of the STOP Suicide Act's provisions and potential impacts. This lack of information poses challenges for oversight and accountability. Additionally, the bill's failure to progress beyond committee referral indicates limited legislative momentum, which is important context for evaluating its policy significance.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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