S. 3199Passed one chamberHealth care
New panel would study adding location tracking to 988 crisis line
Data as of July 23, 2026
S 3199 creates a 15-member committee to study adding 911-style location tracking to the 988 crisis line, with a report due to Congress in one year.AI-decoded50-second read · 5 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
This bill creates a temporary advisory committee to study why the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline cannot pinpoint callers' locations the way 911 increasingly can. The committee will examine privacy, legal, technical, and funding issues, then submit a report with recommendations to Congress and the FCC within one year before dissolving.
Who does it affect?
This affects people who use 988 during a mental health crisis, plus phone companies, cell phone makers, 911 call centers, government agencies, the 988 Lifeline, the Veterans Crisis Line, mental health organizations, and deaf and hard-of-hearing advocates.
Why does it matter?
Without accurate location data, crisis counselors may struggle to send emergency help quickly to someone in danger. The bill does not change how 988 works now; it only sets up a study process that could lead to future legislation.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- No new federal money authorized
- Must use existing funds
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- House — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate and now goes to the House. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2026
- Introduced:
- November 19, 2025
- Latest action:
- May 12, 2026
Held at the desk.
Read the official bill on Congress.gov