Bills · S 2050
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2050Health
ASSIST Act
INTRO JUN 12· LAST ACTION JUN 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to tackle the growing mental health crisis among young people, especially those from lower-income backgrounds who qualify for Medicaid. If this bill becomes law, more students would have easier access to crucial mental health and substance use disorder support right at their schools, which can improve their academic performance, social development, and overall well-being. This direct access removes barriers like transportation or finding outside appointments, making help readily available during the school day.
Without this bill, states would continue to pay a larger share of the costs for these services through Medicaid, potentially limiting their ability to expand programs. Furthermore, schools struggling with staffing shortages for mental health professionals would continue to face those challenges without the dedicated federal grant funding this bill proposes. It addresses a critical need by bolstering support systems in the environments where children spend most of their time.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the federal government's share of Medicaid payments to states for certain behavioral health services provided in schools or school-based health centers to 90%.
This makes it more financially attractive for states to offer and expand these services, potentially freeing up state funds.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a grant program for the Department of Health and Human Services to award funds to schools and other eligible entities to hire more mental health and substance use disorder care providers.
This directly addresses the shortage of qualified mental health professionals in schools by providing financial assistance for hiring.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that eligible mental health and substance use disorder care providers include school counselors, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, and peer support specialists.
This clarifies who qualifies to provide the services and ensures a broad range of professionals can contribute to student well-being.
PROVISION 04
Prohibits grant funds from being used for "threat assessment teams."
This provision defines the scope of the grant program, focusing funds specifically on direct care and support rather than security-related functions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
D· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
27
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 6 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 12
Introduced in Senate
JUN 12
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2050
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 12, 2025
Last actionJun 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 12, 2025
Senate BillS 2050Health
ASSIST Act
INTRODUCED JUN 12, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 12, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
6
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