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988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2826| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
Tammy Baldwin

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Senator

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to enhance support for LGBTQ+ youth utilizing the 988 suicide prevention hotline by directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to dedicate sufficient resources for specialized services. These services, often referred to as the "Press 3 option" or Integrated Voice Response (IVR), are specifically designed for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning youth seeking help. A crucial provision of the bill mandates that not less than 9 percent of the funds appropriated for the 988 suicide prevention hotline must be reserved annually for these specialized LGBTQ+ youth services. This dedicated funding seeks to address the alarming statistic that LGBTQ+ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide compared to their peers, ensuring that tailored support is consistently available and equipped to handle LGBTQ+ specific challenges.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5434
Introduced in House
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • September 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5434
    Introduced in House


  • September 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5434: 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025

988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2826| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
This bill aims to enhance support for LGBTQ+ youth utilizing the 988 suicide prevention hotline by directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to dedicate sufficient resources for specialized services. These services, often referred to as the "Press 3 option" or Integrated Voice Response (IVR), are specifically designed for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning youth seeking help. A crucial provision of the bill mandates that not less than 9 percent of the funds appropriated for the 988 suicide prevention hotline must be reserved annually for these specialized LGBTQ+ youth services. This dedicated funding seeks to address the alarming statistic that LGBTQ+ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide compared to their peers, ensuring that tailored support is consistently available and equipped to handle LGBTQ+ specific challenges.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5434
Introduced in House
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • September 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5434
    Introduced in House


  • September 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Tammy Baldwin

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Senator

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5434: 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted