S4843Referred to Committee

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-18
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3
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Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
Democrat · CT · Senator
Votes with party: 85.3% (830 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (3)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-06-18

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Plain-English Summary

Colleges and universities would be required to develop detailed mental health and suicide prevention plans that address student needs, train staff to recognize warning signs, and establish clear procedures for helping students in crisis. The bill aims to reduce suicide rates among college students by ensuring schools have comprehensive strategies in place, affecting both students seeking mental health support and the institutions responsible for their wellbeing.

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