Install physical barriers on bridges to prevent people from jumping.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025?
The Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025, known as H.R. 3505, has remained in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since May 19, 2025. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because committees do not take action on them. No progress has occurred on this legislation since May 19, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025 (H.R. 3505 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3759 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3759 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Donald Beyer (D-VA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.