United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R · 1 I cosponsors

S 4640 — 9–8–8 Connect Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2444-2445)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (4 D · 1 R · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill aims to improve the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by enhancing 9-8-8 services.

This legislation focuses on strengthening the 9-8-8 crisis hotline to provide better support for those in mental distress. It seeks to enhance connectivity and resources available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers may benefit from improved mental health support through enhanced crisis services.
  • Families: This means families can expect better access to mental health resources during crises.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds provisions for follow-up services for suicide prevention and crisis intervention, and enhances the requirements for dialing 9-8-8.

  • 42 U.S.C. 290bb-36d

    SEC. 520E-5. FOLLOW-UP SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SUICIDE PREVENTION AND CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES.

    Establishes a new section for follow-up services to individuals receiving crisis intervention.

  • 42 U.S.C. 290bb-36d

    (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall award grants to eligible crisis centers to provide follow-up services to individuals receiving suicide prevention and crisis intervention services.

    Mandates the award of grants for follow-up services to crisis centers.

  • 47 U.S.C. 623

    9–1–1 → 9–1–1 and 9–8–8

    Updates the heading to include 9-8-8 alongside 9-1-1.

  • 47 U.S.C. 623

    9–1–1 → 9–1–1 or 9–8–8

    Allows multi-line telephone systems to configure for dialing to both 9-1-1 and 9-8-8.

  • 47 U.S.C. 623

    9–1–1 → 9–1–1 or 9–8–8

    Requires that multi-line telephone systems allow direct dialing to 9-8-8.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2444-2445)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 541 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (541)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 4640?
S 4640 is sponsored by Tillis, Thomas (Republican), Klobuchar, Amy (Democratic), King, Angus S., Jr. (Independent), Shaheen, Jeanne (Democratic), Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic), and Padilla, Alex (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 4640?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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