118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3648CALL Act of 2023

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit people from intentionally impeding the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number, and for other purposes.

Crime and law enforcement
Introduced May 24, 2023
Last action May 24, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Referred
May 24, 2023
Judiciary
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill establishes a new criminal offense for intentionally impeding the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (including the Veterans Crisis Line). Specifically, the bill prohibits an individual from making a wire communication or an electronic communication to the lifeline with the intent to impede the provision of services through or the operation of the lifeline. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to six months, or both.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
May 24, 2023
Introduced in House
May 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.