Bill · H.R. 8156· House(119-HR-8156)
National Parent and Youth Helpline Act
- Introduced
- 3/27/2026
- Last activity
- 3/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Norma Torres
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The National Parent and Youth Helpline Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide a grant to one nonprofit entity. This grant is intended to establish and operate a 24-hour, national, toll-free telephone helpline available via calls, texts, and live chats. The service aims to provide emotional support and assistance to parents, caregivers, and youth to prevent child abuse and strengthen families. Additionally, the grant will support the creation of a resource website, outreach strategies, and weekly mutual support groups.
Yes· 3 of 28
Would children be better off under this?+9
Aims to prevent child abuse and provides emotional support for youth.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+8
Provides support for youth facing personal and educational challenges.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
Provides a free, national resource for families who may lack other support systems.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
The bill authorizes new spending of $20 million annually.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill increases government spending by authorizing a new grant program.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Support: Parents, caregivers, and youth can receive emotional support and assistance for challenges like emotional distress, substance abuse, peer relationships, and educational concerns via a 24-hour helpline (Section 3(d)(1)(A)).
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Family Stability: The bill provides for weekly, trusted mutual support groups across the country to help strengthen households and promote family stability (Section 3(d)(1)(B)).
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Resource Availability: A website will be created and maintained to offer vital information and resources regarding emotional, social, behavioral, and educational well-being (Section 3(a)(2)).
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Prevention of Abuse: The program is designed to provide guidance to prevent child abuse and help caregivers respond to child maltreatment and substance misuse (Section 2(4) and Section 3(a)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people 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 Children+9Good For Low Income Households+8Good For Rural Residents+8Good For Students+8Good For Young Adults+8Good For Men+7Good For Middle Aged+7Good For Women+7Good For Middle Class Households+6Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Urban Residents+6Good For African Americans+5Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Immigrants+5Good For L G B T Q Community+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Veterans+5Good For White Americans+5Good For High Income Households+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+7Improves Opioid Crisis Response+5Improves Healthcare Access+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Government Spending-1Reduces National Debt-1
- 3/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House