Bill · H.R. 4120· House(119-HR-4120)
Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/25/2025
- Last activity
- 6/25/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Suzanne Bonamici
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2025 aims to improve the behavioral health of school staff and education professionals. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to share best practices for suicide prevention and mental health resiliency. The bill creates a national initiative to reduce the stigma of seeking care for mental health and substance use disorders. It also provides grants for programs that offer mental health care, peer support, and training for educators. Additionally, the act requires reviews and reports to Congress on the effectiveness of these efforts and existing federal programs.
Yes· 3 of 18
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+8
The bill provides grants for mental health care, telehealth, and referrals specifically for education professionals.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+5
Provides mental health support for the educator workforce, which largely consists of middle-aged adults.
Would women be better off under this?+5
Education is a female-dominated profession; therefore, these mental health resources heavily benefit women.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Mental Health Care: The bill allows grant funds to be used for providing mental health care, follow-up services by licensed professionals (including telehealth), or referrals for care. (Section 4, SEC. 764B(a)(3)(D))
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Support for High-Need Areas: Priority for grants and contracts will be given to entities in areas with a high percentage of schools receiving financial assistance under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. (Section 4, SEC. 764B(a)(4))
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Reduced Stigma and Increased Awareness: The bill establishes a national initiative to encourage school staff to seek support for mental health or substance use concerns and to address the stigma associated with these services. (Section 3(a))
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Improved Training: Grants may be awarded to support the inclusion of strategies to address substance use and improve resiliency within educator preparation and professional development programs. (Section 4, SEC. 764B(b))
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Prevention and Resiliency: The Secretary will identify and share best practices for preventing suicide and improving mental health and resiliency among school staff. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned 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 Middle Aged+5Good For Women+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Children+2Good For Students+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+8Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Opioid Crisis Response+5Increases Research Funding+3Improves Pandemic Preparedness+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 9/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York