A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans, and for other purposes.
Bill Summary
Requires colleges to create plans for supporting students' mental health and preventing suicides on campus. Funds will be used to support these plans.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 18, 2026
- Jun 18, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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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, who will have access to more mental health resources and support. It also impacts colleges, which will be required to develop and implement comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention plans.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic1
Documents
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Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.
Bill Details
- Health
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