HR3505Referred to Committee

Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-20
Introduced
45
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Democrat · VA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.0% (637 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (45)

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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2025-05-20

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would require the federal government to work with states and local communities to install safety barriers and protective measures on bridges and other high-risk locations to prevent suicides. The legislation aims to reduce access to means of suicide by making physical changes to infrastructure, which research suggests can save lives without simply shifting the problem to other locations. The bill affects transportation agencies, state and local governments, and ultimately aims to help people struggling with suicidal thoughts.

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Transportation and Public Works
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