118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3759Barriers to Suicide Act of 2023

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to facilitate the installation, on bridges, of evidence-based suicide deterrents, including suicide prevention nets and barriers, and for other purposes.

Transportation and public works
Introduced May 31, 2023
Last action Jun 1, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a program to facilitate the installation of evidence-based suicide deterrents on bridges, including suicide prevention nets and barriers. DOT may award competitive grants to states and local governments to carry out the program. The bill also specifies that the installation of safety barriers and nets on bridges of the National Highway System are eligible highway safety improvement projects under the National Highway Performance Program of the Federal Highway Administration. The Government Accountability Office must conduct a study to identify the types of structures, other than bridges, that attract a high number of i...

Provisions · 4 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 4 actions
Jun 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jun 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
May 31, 2023
Introduced in House
May 31, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.