S. 1543 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
STANDUP Act of 2021
S. 1543 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on May 10, 2021, sponsored by Margaret Wood Hassan with 17 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 10, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 117-100
What it does
Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 20 21 or the STANDUP Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), when awarding certain grants for priority mental-health needs, to give preference to state, tribal, and local educational agencies that plan to implement evidence-based suicide awareness and prevention training policies.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 7 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 10, 2021
- Passed the SenateDec 14, 2021
- Passed the HouseFeb 28, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentMar 3, 2022
- Became lawMar 15, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-100. (Mar 15, 2022)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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