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This bill establishes a grant program for primary care offices to hire social workers, screen patients for self-harm and suicide risk, and provide prevention services and referrals.
Mark DeSaulnier
Representative
CA
Mark DeSaulnier
Representative
CA
The "Suicide Prevention Assistance Act" authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to primary care offices for self-harm and suicide prevention services. These grants will fund the hiring of clinical social workers, screening patients for self-harm and suicide, providing short-term prevention services, and referring patients for long-term care. The Act sets limitations on the number and amount of grants, requires the development of screening standards, and mandates regular reporting and evaluation of the program.
The "Housing Innovation Act" aims to address housing shortages and affordability issues by establishing an Office of Housing Innovation, providing grants for local planning, research, pilot projects, and educational activities, and promoting innovative housing solutions. This act authorizes appropriations of $100,000,000 annually from 2026-2032 to support these initiatives.
Mark DeSaulnier
Representative
CA
Mark DeSaulnier
Representative
CA
The "Housing Innovation Act" establishes an Office of Housing Innovation within HUD to promote innovative housing practices and coordinate federal resources. It authorizes grant programs for local governments to plan and reform regulations to increase housing supply and affordability, especially near transit and job centers. Additional grants will support research, pilot projects, educational activities, and community outreach programs related to housing and community development. The Act allocates \$100 million annually from 2026-2032 for these initiatives.