Bills · HR 1735
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1735State and local government operationsCongressional oversight
Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION FEB 27
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3MIN
COSPONSORS
31BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it shifts a portion of federal mental health funding towards proactive care, rather than solely reactive treatment. With growing concerns about mental health among young people, this bill could allow states to address issues earlier, potentially preventing conditions from becoming more severe and costly to treat in the long run.
If this bill becomes law, states would have a dedicated avenue to fund programs that aim to improve children's mental health before a crisis hits. If it doesn't pass, federal mental health block grants would continue to be primarily focused on those already experiencing serious mental illness, potentially missing opportunities for early intervention that could benefit many young Americans.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
States can use up to 5% of their federal Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services for prevention and early intervention programs.
This creates a new funding stream for proactive mental health support for communities.
PROVISION 02
These prevention and early intervention services can be provided to children and adolescents, even if they do not have a serious mental illness or emotional disturbance.
This expands the reach of mental health services to a broader population, aiming to catch issues before they become severe.
PROVISION 03
States must describe these evidence-based prevention and early intervention programs in their mental health state plans.
This ensures transparency and accountability for how states intend to use these funds.
PROVISION 04
The Secretary of Health and Human Services must report to Congress every two years on how states are using these services and their outcomes.
This allows for federal oversight and evaluation of the effectiveness of these new programs.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 31
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
61
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 65%
DEM 21 REP 10 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 27
Introduced in House
FEB 27
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1735
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1735State and local government operationsCongressional oversight
Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
31
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
