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BillHR 8978 · 119

Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act

Introduced
May 21, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires colleges to create plans for supporting student mental health and preventing suicide, and funds these efforts. Establishes guidelines for these campus plans to ensure they are effective and comprehensive.

Sponsored By

John W. Mannion
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 21, 2026
  3. May 21, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects college students by providing them with increased access to mental health resources and support on campus. It also impacts colleges and universities by requiring them to develop and implement comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention plans.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Education and Workforce
IntroducedMay 21, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.