Bill · H.R. 8657· House(119-HR-8657)
Campus Lifeline Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/4/2026
- Last activity
- 5/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Erin Houchin
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Campus Lifeline Act of 2026," proposes amendments to the Public Health Service Act. It aims to enhance programs for youth suicide prevention and intervention. The legislation seeks to support student-led campus groups, such as athletic teams and mental health clubs, in their efforts to educate peers and intervene during mental health crises. Additionally, it modifies strategies regarding the 988 hotline to increase public awareness. This includes encouraging institutions of higher education to list the hotline on new identification cards.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+8
The bill specifically targets campus-based interventions and awareness for students in higher education.
Would students be better off under this?+8
The bill provides direct support for student-led mental health clubs and peer intervention programs on campus.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+7
The bill enhances mental health crisis intervention by supporting student-led campus groups and increasing awareness of the 988 hotline.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Student Groups: Section 2 allows for the support of campus groups, including mental health clubs and athletic teams, to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health disorders and promote mental wellness.
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Peer Intervention: Section 2 enables student groups to recognize and effectively intervene when their peers show warning signs of mental health or substance use disorders.
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Increased Hotline Awareness: Section 3 updates strategies to include conducting awareness initiatives and ongoing outreach to the public regarding the 988 hotline.
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Improved Access to Resources: Section 3 encourages coordination with States and institutions of higher education to list the 988 hotline on newly issued identification cards.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens 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 Students+8Good For Young Adults+8Good For Children+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+7Improves Opioid Crisis Response+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2
- 9/4/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brad KnottRepublican · North Carolina
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Lori TrahanDemocrat · Massachusetts
David ValadaoRepublican · California