Bill · H.R. 1448· House(119-HR-1448)
PEER Mental Health Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/21/2025
- Last activity
- 2/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Becca Balint
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "PEER Mental Health Act of 2025," proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act. It authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for peer mental health first aid. These grants are intended to train various people within the school environment, including teachers, students, and parents. The training focuses on recognizing symptoms of mental health conditions and applying first aid tactics. Additionally, the bill mandates that at least 25 percent of funds be directed toward schools in rural areas.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+7
The bill provides training to help identify and respond to mental health conditions in children and adolescents.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+7
The bill funds training for school communities to recognize symptoms and refer students to appropriate mental health services.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+6
The bill mandates that at least 25 percent of the funds be awarded to schools in rural areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Training for Mental Health Recognition and Response: Under Section 2(a)(1), grants will train teachers, personnel, students, parents, and caregivers to recognize symptoms of childhood and adolescent mental health conditions, refer students to services, and apply mental health first aid tactics.
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Increased Awareness of Community Resources: Section 2(a)(2) provides for education regarding available community resources for individuals with a mental illness.
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Support for Rural Schools: Section 2(c)(1) requires that not less than 25 percent of the funds be awarded to eligible entities that are elementary or secondary schools in rural areas, or those applying on behalf of such schools.
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Reduced Administrative Burdens: Section 2(d)(2) directs the Secretary to streamline the grant application process to avoid unreasonable barriers, specifically for entities with limited personnel.
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Access to Expertise: Section 2(e) ensures the Secretary provides technical assistance, including the development and sharing of best practices for training and education.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+7Good For Rural Residents+6Good For Young Adults+5Good For Low Income Households+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+7
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+5
- 6/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDemocrat · Florida
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey