HR5434Referred to Committee

988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-17
Introduced
158
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Raja Krishnamoorthi
Raja Krishnamoorthi
Democrat · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 97.4% (540 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (158)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-09-17

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would require the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to ensure LGBTQ+ youth have access to affirming mental health support and crisis counselors trained in LGBTQ+ issues. The measure aims to improve how the national suicide prevention hotline serves young people who identify as LGBTQ+, addressing concerns that they face higher rates of suicidal thoughts and need culturally competent care. It affects mental health service providers, the 988 hotline network, and LGBTQ+ youth seeking crisis support.

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