To amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance outreach to first responders in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-04-20

The bill would expand suicide prevention services specifically for first responders like firefighters, police officers, and paramedics by improving how they learn about and access the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. First responders face higher rates of suicide than the general population, so this legislation aims to make sure they know about available mental health resources and can easily reach out for help. The changes would be made to the existing Public Health Service Act to ensure the lifeline program does targeted outreach to these high-risk workers.