PAAT Act

House Bill

H.R. 5467

119th Congress

PAAT Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David Schweikert

Representative

Republican

AZ-1

Cosponsors

20

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Commerce

Summary

The PAAT Act would require firearm manufacturers and retailers to include a label with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number on all firearms they sell. This aims to make it easier for those experiencing suicidal thoughts to access immediate support.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The PAAT Act would require firearm manufacturers and retailers to include a label with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number on all firearms they sell. This aims to make it easier for those experiencing suicidal thoughts to access immediate support.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Gun Suicide Prevention Act This bill prohibits manufacturers and retailers from selling firearms unless the firearm includes a label with the toll-free telephone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires all firearms sold to include a label with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number
Targets the issue of gun suicides, which make up over half of gun deaths in the U.S.
Hopes to connect those in crisis with free and confidential mental health support

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would affect all individuals who purchase firearms in the United States. It could help reduce gun suicides by making crisis resources more readily available to those considering self-harm. However, the effectiveness would depend on people actually being aware of and using the Lifeline number when purchasing or owning a gun.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Commerce

Related Subjects

Consumer affairs

Emergency medical services and trauma care

Firearms and explosives

Mental health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5467, 119th Congress (2025). "PAAT Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5467