# 119-hr-5482: Prevent Youth Suicide Act

119-hr-5482, Prevent Youth Suicide Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3] (R-IA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5482
- Congress: 119
- Title: Prevent Youth Suicide Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-18
- Sponsor: Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3] (R-IA)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Comprehensive school suicide prevention.** This bill would condition federal education funds on schools serving grades 6–12 implementing evidence-based suicide prevention, suicide postvention support, and trauma-informed policies. - Students: Grades 6–12 would get school-based prevention programs, awareness campaigns, and referral systems to connect them with in-school or community mental health care. - Parents and families: Schools would be required to provide clear guidance for reporting concerns and to include parents in communication and postvention steps after a suicide. - School staff: Teachers and other staff would receive evidence-based training every two years to spot signs of distress and respond in trauma-sensitive ways. - School districts and institutions: The Education Department would provide technical assistance and monitor compliance through periodic assessments and audits. - Community providers: Schools must build referral links and collaborate with outside mental health professionals for postvention and grief support.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45] (D-CA), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- School funds tied to suicide prevention: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Secretary of Education would have 210 days to issue rules. To keep certain federal school funds, schools serving grades 6–12 would need suicide prevention, postvention, and trauma‑informed care plans. Prevention would include evidence‑based programs, staff training every two years,…
- Who the school suicide rules cover: mixed, low. This bill would define key terms for the school rules. It would tell schools which federal funds count as an “applicable program” and which schools are covered (serve any grade 6–12, per state law). It would use the existing meaning of “parent” for notices and involvement. It would also define suic…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-1004: Love Lives On Act of 2025
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-hr-3277: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
- 119-hr-2853: Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-5482 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5482)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-1004: Love Lives On Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1004)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-3277: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3277)
- [119-hr-2853: Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2853)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5482 (as of 2026-04-21).