H.R. 4704 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act
H.R. 4704 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Oct 16, 2019, sponsored by Ben McAdams with 16 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 16, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 116-339
What it does
Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF), taking into consideration prioritized research agendas or strategic plans, as appropriate, to award competitive, merit-reviewed grants to institutions of higher education (or their consortia) to support multidisciplinary, fundamental research with potential relevance to suicide, including potential relevance to prevention and tre…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ben McAdams (D-UT). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 16, 2019
- Passed the HouseJan 27, 2020
- Passed the SenateDec 14, 2020
- Sent to the President2021
- Became lawJan 13, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-339. (Jan 13, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jan 27, 2020 · Passed385–8
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide ActHouse · Jan 27, 2020
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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