Suicide Prevention Act

Floor Speech

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Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5619, the Suicide Prevention Act, by Representatives Stewart and Matsui.

This legislation establishes two grant programs to prevent self-harm and suicide. One would be to help train emergency room personnel in suicide prevention strategies and screening. The bill also establishes a grant program to enhance data collection and sharing to help save lives.

My home State of Montana, unfortunately, has one of the highest suicide rates in the country. I thank my colleagues for bringing forward this important legislation.

Madam Speaker, this is an important piece of legislation. I urge my colleagues to support it, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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