# 119-hr-9045: Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act

119-hr-9045, Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-26).

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- As of: 2026-06-26
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9045
- Congress: 119
- Title: Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-29
- Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-26

## Summary

**Would bring evidence-based mental health supports to children in Head Start and Early Head Start.** This bill would require HHS to identify trauma-informed, tiered interventions and promote their use through grants, training, and program evaluation. - Children and families: Would prioritize interventions shown to improve social, emotional, or cognitive development and that link to later mental health or substance use outcomes. It also allows services for adults or families when those services benefit the child. - Head Start programs and staff: Would provide grants to participating Head Start agencies across urban, suburban, and rural areas and supply guidance, tools, and voluntary evaluation methods. The bill would also set credentials for providers and support staff wellness and training. - Federal oversight and training hubs: HHS would complete initial reviews within 2 years and develop methods to evaluate long-term savings and implementation. The bill authorizes $100.0 million for 2027–2036 to fund grants, Best Practice Centers, and technical assistance. *Would authorize $100.0 million in appropriations for 2027–2036 to support implementation and training, which would increase federal spending if Congress appropriates the funds.*

## Provisions PRIA read

- Grants and funding for Head Start: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would authorize $100,000,000 to be appropriated for fiscal years 2027 through 2036 to support grants, evaluations, and Best Practice Centers for Head Start. The money would remain available until spent but would still require Congress to appropriate the funds. HHS would award g…
- New Head Start mental health guidance: benefit, medium. If enacted, HHS would identify and review evidence-based behavioral health interventions for Head Start and Early Head Start. The review would include child-focused programs, staff wellness supports, trauma-informed approaches, and credential guidance for who can deliver them. HHS would consult fed…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-9045 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9045)

## Related
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5658)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9045 (as of 2026-06-26).