Bills · HR 3624
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3624Education
Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act
INTRO MAY 29· LAST ACTION MAY 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses the critical issue of mental health among college students, making essential crisis resources more visible and accessible. Many students face significant stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges, and having immediate access to help can be life-saving. By placing these contacts on an item students carry daily, it removes barriers like needing to search online or remember numbers during a crisis.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more students reaching out for help when they need it most, potentially reducing suicide rates and improving overall student well-being. If it doesn't pass, access to these crucial resources might remain less straightforward, requiring students to actively seek out information during what could be a very difficult and urgent time.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires colleges and universities that issue student ID cards to include contact information for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, and campus mental health services on each card.
This ensures critical suicide prevention resources are directly accessible to students on a widely carried item.
PROVISION 02
For institutions that do not issue student ID cards, the bill requires them to publish the same suicide prevention contact information on their official website.
This ensures all students, regardless of whether their school issues ID cards, have easy access to these vital resources.
PROVISION 03
Allows the Secretary of Education to designate alternative crisis prevention entities if the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or Crisis Text Line ceases to exist.
This provides flexibility and ensures the continued availability of up-to-date resources even if current services change.
PROVISION 04
The requirements for adding contact information take effect one year after the bill becomes law.
This provides institutions with adequate time to implement the necessary changes to their ID card production or website content.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 40
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
22
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 35%
DEM 33 REP 7 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 29
Introduced in House
MAY 29
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3624
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 29, 2025
Last actionMay 29, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 29, 2025
House BillHR 3624Education
Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act
INTRODUCED MAY 29, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 29, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
40
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
