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Bill Introductions Involving Ohio Newsletter for Sunday August 25, 2019 ( 1 items )  

Rep. Stewart Introduces Bill on Suicide Prevention Hotline System
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, has introduced legislation (H.R. 4194) to amend the Communications Act of 1934 "to direct the Federal Communications Commission to designate 9-8-8 as the universal telephone number for the purpose of the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operating through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and through the Veterans Crisis Line." The bill was introduced on Aug. 20 and has 49 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include  more