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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Donald S. Beyer, Jr.

Democrat · VA · Representative

Votes with party: 98.3% (539 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/B001292

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (35)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2025-05-20

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReferred To · 2025-05-20

Previously

Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeReferred To · 2025-05-20

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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Subjects

Transportation and Public Works

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