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Better Care and Protection for Researchers: Mental Health and Mentoring Standards.

This Act requires federal agencies to establish consistent guidelines for mental health support and mentorship for graduate and postdoctoral researchers. It mandates new requirements for universities receiving federal funds, including ensuring access to affordable physical and mental healthcare. The goal is to improve working conditions, increase financial transparency, and protect young scientists from harassment and bullying.
Key points
Requirement for universities receiving federal funds to ensure graduate and postdoctoral researchers have access to quality, affordable physical and mental health care.
Establishment of consistent definitions for bullying and harassment, and creation of safe, confidential systems for researchers to report negative mentorship experiences and misconduct.
Principal Investigators (PIs) must include mentoring plans and a list of guaranteed benefits (salary, leave, healthcare) for researchers with all federal grant applications.
Federal agencies must incorporate the evaluation of a Principal Investigator's recent mentorship contributions into funding determination decisions.
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Print number: 118_HR_10374
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Process start date: 2024-12-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

MENTOR Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10374.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requirement for universities receiving federal funds to ensure graduate and postdoctoral researchers have access to quality, affordable physical and mental health care.
  • Establishment of consistent definitions for bullying and harassment, and creation of safe, confidential systems for researchers to report negative mentorship experiences and misconduct.
  • Principal Investigators (PIs) must include mentoring plans and a list of guaranteed benefits (salary, leave, healthcare) for researchers with all federal grant applications.
  • Federal agencies must incorporate the evaluation of a Principal Investigator's recent mentorship contributions into funding determination decisions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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