What does Preamble of HR 3505 do?

This bill, formally titled "To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to facilitate the installation, on certain infrastructure, of evidence-based suicide deterrents, including suicide prevention nets and barriers, and for other purposes.", aims to establish a grant program. The Secretary of Transportation would be directed to create this grant program. The program would facilitate the installation of evidence-based suicide deterrents on certain infrastructure. Examples of these deterrents include suicide prevention nets and barriers.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 3505 do?

This bill is formally titled the Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025.

What does GRANT PROGRAM. of HR 3505 do?

This section establishes a grant program, referred to as the “Program,” to facilitate the installation of suicide deterrents at covered locations. The Secretary of Transportation must establish the Program within one year of the Act's enactment. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to States, political subdivisions of States, and other eligible entities determined by the Secretary. Eligible projects include the installation of suicide prevention nets, barriers, or other evidence-based suicide deterrents. Priority for grant funding will be given to projects in areas with high suicide rates. The federal share of project costs cannot exceed 80 percent. Covered locations include bridges, buildings, parking garages, highway-rail grade crossings, and rail stations. An 'evidence-based suicide deterrent' is defined as one demonstrating a rationale based on high-quality research findings. The Act authorizes $10,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out the Program.

What does TITLE 23 AMENDMENT. of HR 3505 do?

This section amends Section 119(d)(2)(I) of Title 23, United States Code. The amendment removes the phrase 'Highway System' and adds 'Highway System, including installation of safety barriers and nets on bridges of the National Highway System.'

What does STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF SUICIDE PREVENTION NETS AND BARRIERS of HR 3505 do?

This section mandates a study by the Comptroller General of the United States regarding suicide prevention measures on structures other than bridges. The study aims to identify structures attracting individuals attempting suicide by jumping. It will analyze characteristics distinguishing these structures from similar ones without such attempts. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of various nets and barriers, both manufactured and natural, in reducing suicide-by-jumping. It will also explore methods beyond nets and barriers to reduce suicide-by-jumping. The study will quantify the effectiveness of identified nets, barriers, and alternative methods. It will identify entities typically responsible for installing these nets and barriers. The study will assess the costs associated with the identified nets and barriers. A report detailing the study's findings must be submitted to specified House and Senate committees within one year of the Act's enactment.

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Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025 — HR. 3505

Last updated: 5/20/2025 · Introduced: 5/20/2025

Author: Donald Beyer (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Transportation to fund the installation of suicide prevention nets and barriers at bridges, buildings, parking garages, highway-rail grade crossings, and rail stations, prioritizing areas with high suicide rates.
The bill amends federal highway law to explicitly allow for the installation of safety barriers and nets on bridges within the National Highway System.
The bill requires a study to evaluate the effectiveness of suicide prevention nets and barriers on various structures, identify factors contributing to suicide attempts from specific locations, and assess associated costs.

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