Healthcare (Mental Health)

in committee · United States · House Sep 15, 2025

HR 5353: Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act

HR 5353, the Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act, creates a federal pilot program to fund evidence-based mental health peer support programs in secondary schools (grades 6-12). It provides competitive grants to states, tribes, or school districts to train student helpers and school professionals to support peers facing mental health challenges, with programs overseen by school-based mental health professionals. The program requires measuring participation, training details, and impacts on student mental health outcomes, with annual reports to Congress. The initiative expires on September 30, 2029.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds mental health peer programs in secondary schools (grades 6-12) through competitive grants, advancing student support services and educational access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school-based mental health peer programs via competitive grants, directly expanding access to mental health support services in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 20, 2025

HR 438: PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

This bill establishes a Veterans Affairs grant program to fund peer-to-peer mental health support for veterans. It provides up to $250,000 per grant to eligible organizations (like veteran nonprofits, service groups, or state agencies) to hire veterans as peer specialists who host nonclinical support groups and offer 24/7 mental health assistance. The program prohibits grant recipients from collecting or reporting veterans' personal information. It directly affects veterans seeking accessible, nonclinical mental health support through peer-led services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds peer mental health support for veterans via VA grants, expanding access to nonclinical care and protecting veteran privacy.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes VA grant program funding veteran peer mental health support, prohibits data collection, directly advances veterans' healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Aug 2, 2025

HR 4852: Wildfire Emergency Preparedness Act of 2025

The Wildfire Emergency Preparedness Act of 2025 establishes a national training plan for structural firefighters to respond to wildfires and wildland-urban interface fires, with $5 million annually for training grants. It creates an Under Secretary of Agriculture for Fire Coordination to improve federal-state-local coordination in wildfire response and authorizes $20 million annually for research on firefighter health, including PFAS exposure in firefighting equipment. The bill also provides $100 million for supplemental grants to fire departments and EMS organizations for wildfire response equipment and training, and sets criteria for mental health support for first responders. It requires reports to Congress on training effectiveness and coordination challenges within one year of enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes $20M annually for firefighter health research including PFAS exposure, directly funding healthcare research related to medical professionals.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds firefighter training, health research, and coordination, directly supporting worker safety and professional development in the labor sector.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Workplace Safety Tags Emergency Management Public Safety

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in committee · United States · House Nov 22, 2025

HR 6249: Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act

HR 6249, the "Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act," updates federal disaster relief guidelines to explicitly include substance use and alcohol use disorders in crisis counseling services. It amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act to allow FEMA-funded programs to address these issues alongside mental health needs for disaster survivors. The bill requires FEMA to revise application forms and guidance within 180 days to reflect these changes and mandates a GAO report on program duration and compliance with using funds only for disaster-related substance/alcohol issues. This directly affects disaster survivors facing substance use or alcohol challenges by expanding access to covered support services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds substance use disorder treatment to FEMA disaster relief healthcare services, expanding access to addiction care for survivors under federal disaster programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse Tags Emergency Management

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in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6174: Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets Act

This bill redirects federal funding toward mandatory treatment facilities for unhoused individuals with serious mental illness or addiction, while tying grant money to local enforcement of public drug use bans, camping restrictions, and sex offender registration. It prohibits federal support for "harm reduction" programs and safe consumption sites, requires states to prioritize treatment over "housing first" approaches, and mandates data sharing between health programs and law enforcement. The bill defines "unhoused individuals" as those posing public risks or unable to care for themselves for 3+ months. It applies to federal grant programs for homelessness services, mental health treatment, and housing assistance.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeProhibits harm reduction programs and ties funding to enforcement of public drug use bans, restricting rehabilitation approaches and increasing criminalization.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits federal support for harm reduction programs and safe consumption sites, restricting public health initiatives for substance use disorders.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingMandates prioritizing treatment over 'housing first' approaches, prohibits federal support for harm reduction programs tied to housing solutions, and ties funding to enforcement measures restricting unhoused individuals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Mental Health Substance Abuse Homelessness

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in committee · United States · House Nov 17, 2025

HR 5943: THRIVE Act of 2025

The THRIVE Act of 2025 establishes a new interagency task force within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to evaluate and improve access to complementary and integrative health therapies for veterans. The task force, composed of VA leaders, clinicians, researchers, veterans' advocates, and community program representatives, will assess current access to therapies like acupuncture, yoga, peer support, and mental health coaching at VA facilities. Its key responsibilities include analyzing the effectiveness of these therapies for conditions like PTSD, depression, and anxiety; identifying gaps in research and service availability; and recommending how the VA can better integrate these approaches into veterans' care. The task force must submit its findings and recommendations to the VA Secretary within one year, followed by reports to Congress detailing implementation plans. This bill directly affects VA medical facilities and veterans receiving care there, focusing on enhancing mental health treatment options through evidence-based evaluation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates VA task force to improve access to mental health and complementary therapies (acupuncture, yoga), directly advancing veteran healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes VA task force to improve access to complementary health therapies (acupuncture, yoga) for veterans, directly enhancing healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2025

HR 4120: Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2025

HR 4120, the *Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2025*, provides federal funding to improve mental health support for school staff. It allocates $35 million annually (2026-2028) for grants to schools, colleges, and state agencies to create or expand proven programs - like peer support networks, suicide prevention training, and telehealth access - to address mental health and substance use concerns among educators. The bill also authorizes $10 million for a national awareness campaign to reduce stigma and encourage staff to seek care. It requires annual reporting on program outcomes and a federal review of mental health barriers, but does not directly affect students or parents.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $35M annually for mental health programs supporting educators, directly strengthening staff well-being and school environment per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $35M annually for mental health programs including telehealth and peer support, directly expanding access to mental health services for educators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health Telehealth

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in committee · United States · House Aug 5, 2025

HR 4878: MOSSA Act

The MOSSA Act (HR 4878) directs federal agencies to prioritize funding for local governments enforcing laws against public drug use, camping, and loitering, while requiring homelessness programs to link participants with mental health/substance use treatment as a condition of aid. It mandates that federal grant programs for homelessness services end support for "housing first" approaches and "harm reduction" initiatives, instead requiring evidence-based treatment programs and stricter accountability for service providers. The bill also directs agencies to address sex offenders in homeless programs by restricting their housing with children and to review funding recipients operating drug injection sites for legal violations. These provisions collectively shift federal funding toward enforcement-focused and treatment-oriented homelessness strategies, affecting state/local governments, homeless service providers, and individuals accessing federal housing assistance.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeDefunds 'housing first' and 'harm reduction' programs while mandating stricter enforcement of public order laws, opposing evidence-based criminal justice reform approaches.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareDefunds harm reduction and 'housing first' healthcare programs while mandating evidence-based treatment instead, restricting public health initiatives.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingDefunds 'housing first' homelessness programs, replacing them with treatment mandates, directly restricting a key housing approach per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse Homelessness

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in committee · United States · House Sep 23, 2025

HR 5557: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025

The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025 would establish a federal grant program to fund school-based mental health services for students in grades K-12, particularly those experiencing trauma, grief, suicide risk, or violence. It directly affects schools (including Bureau of Indian Education schools), students, and community mental health providers through partnerships that must include school districts and local mental health entities. Key provisions require services to be culturally appropriate, trauma-informed, and integrated with positive behavioral supports, with grants capped at $2 million per award for 5 years (renewable) and funded at $300 million annually for 2027-2028. Recipients must report annually on program outcomes, ensure equitable access across urban and rural areas, and comply with privacy laws like HIPAA and FERPA.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFederal grants for school-based mental health services directly fund student support programs in K-12 education, advancing educational access and student well-being.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes federal grants for school-based mental health services, directly funding expanded access to mental health care for students in K-12, aligning with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 6, 2025

S 906: Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act

S 906 establishes a federal pilot program to fund peer-led mental health support in secondary schools (grades 6-12). States and tribes can apply for competitive grants to implement evidence-based programs where trained student peers help classmates navigate mental health challenges, with oversight by school counselors. The program requires measuring participation rates, mental health outcomes, and connections to professional care, and mandates an evaluation report to Congress. The pilot will run until September 30, 2029, with funds limited to existing mental health programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds peer-led mental health programs in secondary schools, enhancing student support services within educational settings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds peer-led mental health programs in schools, directly advancing mental health support services per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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