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Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5557| House 
| Updated: 9/23/2025
Andrea Salinas

Andrea Salinas

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (64)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to significantly expand access to comprehensive school-based mental health services for children and adolescents. It establishes a grant program to assist students dealing with traumatic experiences, grief, bereavement, risk of suicide, and violence. These services must be developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate , as well as trauma-informed , incorporating positive behavioral interventions and supports. Funded activities include implementing school- and community-based mental health programs that build awareness of trauma, train staff to identify mental health disorders and suicide risk, and incorporate family engagement. The bill also facilitates community partnerships among educational agencies, mental health providers, and other stakeholders to address child and adolescent mental health issues. Eligible entities must be partnerships between a State educational agency and at least one community-based mental health provider. For fiscal years 2027 and 2028, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $300,000,000 annually to carry out these vital initiatives. The Secretary will ensure equitable distribution of awards across urban and rural areas, with grants lasting five years and options for renewal. A robust evaluation process is mandated, requiring recipients to submit annual reports based on developed outcome measures, and the Assistant Secretary to report annually to Congress on program effectiveness. This legislation aims to strengthen mental health support systems within schools, fostering healthier development for students nationwide.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1109
Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-721
Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3713
Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023
Sep 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1109
    Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-721
    Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3713
    Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023


  • September 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5557| House 
| Updated: 9/23/2025
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to significantly expand access to comprehensive school-based mental health services for children and adolescents. It establishes a grant program to assist students dealing with traumatic experiences, grief, bereavement, risk of suicide, and violence. These services must be developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate , as well as trauma-informed , incorporating positive behavioral interventions and supports. Funded activities include implementing school- and community-based mental health programs that build awareness of trauma, train staff to identify mental health disorders and suicide risk, and incorporate family engagement. The bill also facilitates community partnerships among educational agencies, mental health providers, and other stakeholders to address child and adolescent mental health issues. Eligible entities must be partnerships between a State educational agency and at least one community-based mental health provider. For fiscal years 2027 and 2028, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $300,000,000 annually to carry out these vital initiatives. The Secretary will ensure equitable distribution of awards across urban and rural areas, with grants lasting five years and options for renewal. A robust evaluation process is mandated, requiring recipients to submit annual reports based on developed outcome measures, and the Assistant Secretary to report annually to Congress on program effectiveness. This legislation aims to strengthen mental health support systems within schools, fostering healthier development for students nationwide.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1109
Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-721
Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3713
Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023
Sep 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1109
    Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-721
    Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3713
    Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023


  • September 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Andrea Salinas

Andrea Salinas

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (64)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted