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Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act

USA119th CongressHR-5353| House 
| Updated: 9/15/2025
Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Mike Kelly (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act mandates the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, to establish a pilot program. This program aims to support evidence-based mental health peer support activities for students enrolled in secondary schools. Competitive awards will be granted to eligible entities, including states, political subdivisions, territories, and Indian Tribes, to implement these crucial services. Funds from this program can be used to operate peer support activities, provide training to students and adult supervisors for early identification and response to mental health challenges, and promote resiliency. A key requirement is that all mental health peer support activities must be overseen by a school-based mental health professional . The Assistant Secretary is also required to conduct an evaluation measuring the program's efficacy, participation rates, impact on student outcomes, and effectiveness in connecting students to professional services, with a report submitted to Congress. The program includes provisions for technical assistance and is set to terminate on September 30, 2029.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9684
Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Act
Mar 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-906
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 15, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9684
    Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Act


  • March 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-906
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 15, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Related Bills

  • S 119-906: Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act

Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act

USA119th CongressHR-5353| House 
| Updated: 9/15/2025
The Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act mandates the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, to establish a pilot program. This program aims to support evidence-based mental health peer support activities for students enrolled in secondary schools. Competitive awards will be granted to eligible entities, including states, political subdivisions, territories, and Indian Tribes, to implement these crucial services. Funds from this program can be used to operate peer support activities, provide training to students and adult supervisors for early identification and response to mental health challenges, and promote resiliency. A key requirement is that all mental health peer support activities must be overseen by a school-based mental health professional . The Assistant Secretary is also required to conduct an evaluation measuring the program's efficacy, participation rates, impact on student outcomes, and effectiveness in connecting students to professional services, with a report submitted to Congress. The program includes provisions for technical assistance and is set to terminate on September 30, 2029.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9684
Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Act
Mar 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-906
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 15, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9684
    Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Act


  • March 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-906
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 15, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Mike Kelly (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-906: Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted