STOP Suicide Act

HR8124, titled the "Stabilization to Prevent Suicide Act" or the "STOP Suicide Act," was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 26, 2026, by Rep. Raskin (D-MD) and Rep. Bacon. It was subsequently referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on the same day. This places the bill in the early stages of the legislative process. The bill proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act to create a grant program. These grants would be awarded on a competitive basis to eligible entities to implement models for providing stabilization services to individuals experiencing serious thoughts of suicide. The bill specifies that these services must be suicide-specific, evidence-based or evidence-informed, and provided in the least-restrictive setting. Eligible uses include outpatient care, virtual care, and other technology-related innovations, including peer support services. The term of a grant would not exceed five years and would not be renewable. Crucially, the bill does not specify an authorization amount for this grant program, meaning there is no explicit dollar figure for potential spending at this stage. Actual funding would depend on subsequent appropriations and the determination of the Assistant Secretary. Structural beneficiaries, should this bill advance and receive appropriations, would primarily be organizations within the healthcare sector focused on mental health services, particularly those specializing in suicide prevention and crisis intervention. This could include non-profit mental health organizations, hospitals with psychiatric units, and telehealth providers offering mental health support. However, without a specified funding amount, it is not possible to identify specific companies or estimate the scale of potential contracts or grants. The bill's focus on competitive grants suggests that entities with established, evidence-based models for stabilization services would be best positioned. Given the bill's early stage, having only been introduced and referred to committee, its legislative velocity is currently low. The next step would be for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to consider the bill, potentially hold hearings, and mark it up. There is no set timeline for committee action, and many bills do not advance beyond this stage.