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Improving Federal Response to Mental Health Crises and Suicide Prevention.

The law requires the Department of Health to assess how federal agencies handle mental health crisis prevention and suicide awareness. The goal is to improve coordination so citizens in distress (e.g., veterans, students) can quickly receive help and referrals to appropriate services. Following the assessment, agencies are expected to implement recommendations, making mental health support more accessible.
Key points
Assessment of how federal agencies (e.g., Departments of Education, Veterans Affairs) identify individuals in acute mental health crisis or at risk of suicide.
Improving information sharing and referral mechanisms between agencies to make mental health support more consistent and effective.
Potential for agencies to implement programs distributing simple screening tools (questionnaires) to increase awareness of mental health crises.
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Print number: 119_HR_6940
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]
Process start date: 2026-01-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hope Heals Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6940.

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 2026-01-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Assessment of how federal agencies (e.g., Departments of Education, Veterans Affairs) identify individuals in acute mental health crisis or at risk of suicide.
  • Improving information sharing and referral mechanisms between agencies to make mental health support more consistent and effective.
  • Potential for agencies to implement programs distributing simple screening tools (questionnaires) to increase awareness of mental health crises.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-23.

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