Campus Lifeline Act of 2026

Erin Houchin

Republican · IN · Representative

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• David G. Valadao (R-CA-22)Original· 2026-05-04
• Lori Trahan (D-MA-3)Original· 2026-05-04
• Mark Pocan (D-WI-2)Original· 2026-05-04

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-04

Source: Congress.gov

The proposal would strengthen federal programs designed to prevent and intervene in youth suicide through improved training, awareness, and mental health services for young people. It would affect schools, mental health providers, and communities by expanding access to suicide prevention resources and support for at-risk teenagers and young adults. The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8657 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8657 To amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance programs for youth suicide prevention and intervention, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 4, 2026 Mrs. Houchin (for herself, Mrs. Trahan, Mr. Valadao, and Mr. Pocan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance programs for youth suicide prevention and intervention, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Campus Lifeline Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. STUDENT-LED CAMPUS INTERVENTIONS. Section 520E-2(b)(10) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36b(b)(10)) is amended to read as follows: ``(10) Supporting student groups on campus, including athletic teams and mental health clubs, that engage in activities to-- ``(A) educate students, including activities to reduce stigma surrounding mental and behavioral health disorders, and promote mental health; and ``(B) recognize and intervene effectively and appropriately with their peers experiencing warning signs of mental health and substance use disorders.''. SEC. 3. 988 YOUTH AWARENESS STRATEGIES. Section 520E-3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb- 36c) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(4), by striking ``including by'' and all that follows through the semicolon at the end and inserting ``including by-- ``(A) conducting an awareness initiative and ongoing outreach to the public; and ``(B) coordinating with and encouraging States and institutions of higher education to list the 988 hotline on newly issued identification cards.''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and maintaining the suicide prevention hotline under subsection (b)(2),'' and inserting ``, maintaining the suicide prevention hotline under subsection (b)(2), and improving awareness of the program under subsection (b)(4),''; (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting ``, including awareness activities under subsection (b)(4),'' after ``the program''; and (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) by striking ``In developing'' and inserting the following: ``(A) Developing requirements for crisis centers and backup centers.--In developing''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Developing a plan for awareness activities.-- In developing a plan for awareness activities under subsection (b)(4), the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Transportation, and the heads of other relevant departments and agencies.''. <all>

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