Senate bill · 119th Congress · Latest step: Introduced
Barriers to Suicide Act of 2026
Official title: A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to facilitate the installation of evidence-based suicide deterrents, including suicide prevention nets and barriers, on certain infrastructure, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Alex Padilla D-CAWhere it went
- IntroducedSep 24, 2026
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Latest action: Sep 24, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5004)
Vote results
No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors — 1 Republican, 1 Democrat
1 of 2 cosponsors (50%) are from the other party.
More from the sponsor
Other 119th Congress bills sponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla.
- S. 318 (119th) ANCHOR Act
- S. 320 (119th) National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
- S. 748 (119th) A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.
- S.Res. 739 (119th) A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
- S.Res. 823 (119th) A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
- S.Res. 349 (119th) A resolution designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week".
Sponsor’s state and district
Data as of Oct 19, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.