HR8978119th CongressWALLET

Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act

Sponsored By: Representative Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22]

Introduced

Summary

Encourages colleges to adopt evidence-based mental health and suicide prevention plans. It would promote voluntary, comprehensive campus plans aligned with guidance from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center and related federal programs.

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  • Students and families: Would see more campuses encouraged to adopt evidence-based prevention and support strategies to strengthen on-campus care.
  • Colleges and universities: Could partner with the Department of Education, nonprofits, and community groups on voluntary planning. The bill would not create new statutory requirements or give the Education Secretary new regulatory authority.
  • Federal agencies and oversight: The Education Secretary would coordinate efforts with the Department of Health and Human Services and report to congressional education and health committees 1 year and 3 years after enactment.

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Encouraging campus mental health plans

If enacted, the bill would have the Secretary of Education encourage colleges and universities to develop evidence-based campus mental health and suicide prevention plans. The Secretary would coordinate with HHS (the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use). The efforts would follow guidance from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center and align with several federal mental health programs. The Secretary would report to two congressional committees one year and three years after enactment. The bill would not create new legal requirements for schools or give the Secretary new regulatory authority.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 5/21/2026

  • Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 6/23/2026

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