Bills · HR 7019
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7019Education
Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2026
INTRO JAN 12· LAST ACTION JAN 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to improve how colleges tackle a serious issue affecting young adults: alcohol and substance misuse. By requiring evidence-based programs and expanding access to recovery services, it seeks to create healthier and safer campus environments. If this bill becomes law, colleges would be better equipped to prevent substance-related harm, support students in recovery, and address the growing concerns about overdoses and mental health on campuses.
Without this bill, colleges might continue to use less effective prevention methods, and students might have fewer options for robust recovery support. This legislation ensures a more comprehensive and coordinated approach across higher education, potentially reducing the negative impacts of substance misuse on academic success, student well-being, and public health.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires colleges to implement "evidence-based or evidence-informed" programs for alcohol and substance misuse prevention.
This ensures that prevention efforts on campuses are based on proven methods, potentially making them more effective.
PROVISION 02
Colleges must provide a detailed description of all available alcohol and substance misuse counseling, treatment, rehabilitation, recovery, reentry, and recovery support programs.
This clarifies and expands the types of services colleges must communicate, making it easier for students and employees to find help.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes $15,000,000 annually for six years (FY 2027-2032) for grants to support expanded prevention and recovery services on campuses.
This provides dedicated funding for colleges to develop or enhance programs like integrated care, overdose prevention, and recovery support.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services to develop best practices and guidance for these campus programs.
This creates a unified federal strategy and provides clear standards for colleges to follow, promoting consistency and effectiveness.
PROVISION 05
Expands the permissible uses of federal grants to include recovery support services, integrated mental health and substance use care, overdose prevention, and re-entry assistance for students.
This allows colleges to use federal funds for a broader range of crucial support, moving beyond just prevention to encompass a full spectrum of care.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 12
Introduced in House
JAN 12
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7019
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 12, 2026
Last actionJan 12, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 12, 2026
House BillHR 7019Education
Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2026
INTRODUCED JAN 12, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 12, 2026
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READING
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