118th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 17, 2024
H.R. 8418In CommitteeArmed Forces and National Security
Lethal Means Safety Training Act
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren (D-IL)2 cosponsorsIntroduced May 16, 2024
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In plain English
H.R. 8418 requires the Department of Defense to establish and implement training for military personnel on suicide risk management and prevention, including how to identify and reduce access to lethal means. The bill directs the creation of standardized training programs covering suicide warning signs, intervention techniques, and safe storage or removal of firearms and other lethal means. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) introduced the measure, which was referred to the Subcommittee on Health in July 2024.
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Activity timeline
Jul 17
Jul 17, 2024
Jul 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 16
May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 16
May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
Introduced in House
May 16
May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
Introduced in House
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All 4 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 17
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 16
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 16
Introduced in House
May 16
Introduced in House
All 2 cosponsors
2 Democrats · 0 Republicans
Democrats (2)
Brownley, JuliaCA-26
Levin, MikeCA-49
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