H.R.8978

Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act

Introduced·5/21/26

Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act aims to encourage higher education institutions to develop comprehensive.

The Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act seeks to promote the development of evidence-based mental health and suicide prevention plans at institutions of higher education. The Secretary of Education is tasked with encouraging these efforts, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. These initiatives will align with recommendations from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center and programs authorized under various sections of the Public Health Service Act.

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Where it stands

Current
Education and Workforce Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 21

House

Introduced in House

May 21

House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.