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DemocratBill · H.R. 2630· House(119-HR-2630)

Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act

Rep. Gillen
Age: 57 years
New York
Introduced
4/3/2025
Last activity
4/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sponsored by
Laura Gillen
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 5
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act." It seeks to amend the existing Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act. The primary goal is to expand the areas of research focus regarding childhood suicide. Specifically, it aims to include research into the role of adverse childhood experiences. It also adds a focus on the role of toxic stress in childhood.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would children be better off under this?+7

    The bill directly addresses suicide prevention and the impact of toxic stress in children.

  • Would students be better off under this?+5

    The bill focuses on research into childhood suicide which directly impacts the well-being of students.

  • Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5

    The bill expands research into childhood suicide and toxic stress, which aids in long-term mental health prevention strategies.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.