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Suicide Prevention Act

Floor Speech

Date: May 11, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Health and Health Care

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2955, the Suicide Prevention Act, spearheaded by Representatives Stewart and Matsui.

This legislation establishes two grant programs to prevent self-harm and suicide. The first grant program would train emergency room personnel in suicide prevention strategies and screening. The bill also establishes a grant program to enhance data collection and sharing of suicide information to help save lives.

I thank my colleagues for bringing forward this important legislation, and I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of this important initiative.

Madam Speaker, seeing no additional speakers, I yield back the balance of my time.

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