Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act

The Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act (H.R. 4799) aims to reduce youth suicide by providing federal funding and resources for prevention and early intervention programs. The bill authorizes grants for states, tribes, and colleges to develop suicide prevention strategies in schools, foster care systems, and juvenile justice facilities, while also establishing a national Suicide Prevention Resource Center to provide technical assistance and research. For everyday citizens, this legislation increases access to mental health services for students and ensures that local organizations have the tools and data necessary to identify and support young people at risk.