Healthcare (Mental Health)

in committee · United States · House Aug 8, 2025

HR 4921: PUPP Act of 2025

The PUPP Act of 2025 creates a federal grant program to fund housing for unhoused people who have pets. It authorizes $5 million annually (2026-2030) for grants to local governments, nonprofits, or housing providers to build or retrofit properties that offer both human housing and pet-friendly accommodations. Key requirements include on-site veterinary care for pets (spaying, vaccinations, etc.), supportive services like mental health counseling for residents, and coordination with local animal care providers. This directly affects unhoused individuals with pets - often excluded from standard shelters - and the organizations managing these housing programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates on-site mental health counseling as a required supportive service for residents, directly advancing mental health access under healthcare policies.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds pet-friendly housing for unhoused individuals via federal grants, directly addressing homelessness through supportive housing programs and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Homelessness

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in committee · United States · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 2630: Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act

HR 2630, the Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act, amends the Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act to require the National Science Foundation (NSF) to prioritize research on adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress as key factors in youth suicide prevention. This change directly affects the NSF's research funding decisions under existing law, directing it to include these specific areas in its studies on childhood suicide. The bill does not create new funding but expands the scope of research the NSF must consider when conducting or supporting suicide prevention studies. It aims to strengthen the evidence base for understanding risk factors in youth mental health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects NSF to prioritize youth mental health suicide prevention research, expanding healthcare research scope without new funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6680: Tech Wellness for Men Act

HR 6680, the Tech Wellness for Men Act, directs the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a national study on screen addiction among men aged 25-64. The study will examine links between screen overuse and depression, anxiety, workforce impacts, social isolation, and healthcare costs, with specific focus on veterans, unemployed men, and rural/urban differences. It requires a public report of findings within 18 months of enactment, including mental health resource recommendations. This bill does not create new programs or funding but mandates data collection to inform future policy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects HHS study on screen addiction's mental health impacts & requires resource recommendations, advancing mental health service planning.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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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 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 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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