Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025

H.R. 1448: PEER Mental Health Act of 2025 authorizes grants for peer mental health first aid training in schools, with a focus on rural areas. S. 906: Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act creates a pilot program for mental health peer support activities in schools. H.R. 1649: Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act enhances student mental health and telehealth services. -- H.R. 3567: Put School Counselors Where Theyre Needed Act creates a federally funded demonstration project to provide additional school counselors in low-graduation-rate Title I secondary schools. H.R. 3655: STAR Plus Scholarship Act creates a federally funded scholarship program to increase and diversify the behavioral and mental health workforce in shortage areas. S. 1895/H.R. 3534: Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2025 creates a federal matching grant program to help graduate students afford degrees in school-based mental health fields. S. 1924/H.R. 3624: Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act requires colleges and universities to provide suicide prevention contact information on student ID cards. H.R. 3939: Respond, Innovate, Support, and Empower (RISE) Act allows college students to use previous documentation as proof of disability when seeking accommodations in their courses. H.R. 4120: Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act establishes funding, programs, and reporting requirements to improve mental health and resiliency among education professionals and school staff. H.R. 5557: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025: enhances and extends school-based mental health services for students. H.R. 4186: Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act: Establishes a grant program to expand telehealth services for school children H.R. 5357: College Students Continuation of Mental Health Care Act: Allows College Mental Health providers to offer services across state lines H.R. 5482: Prevent Youth Suicide Act: Evidence-based suicide prevention programs for students H.R. 5553: CTE Student Mental Health and Wellness Act: expands eligibility for federal mental health and substance use disorder grants H.R. 6133: Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act: Establishes a grant and loan repayment program for school-based mental health providers H.R. 6672: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Act: Creates a federal loan repayment program for certain mental health professionals S942/H.R. 2028: Redi Act: Interest free deferment on student loans for borrowers in medical or dental internships or residency programs H.R. 7019: Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2026 expands campus alcohol and substance misuse prevention programs. H.R. 7497: Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2026 expand evidence-based trauma support and mental health services for children and youth in schools. H.R. 7787: Mental Health Workforce Act creates a loan deferment and forgiveness program for mental health professionals. S. 3448/H.R. 6617: Keeping All Students Safe Act prohibits seclusion and restricts the use of restraint in federally funded educational settings. S. 4061/H.R. 7092: RAYS Act requires K-12 schools to provide mental health and suicide prevention contact information on student IDs. S. 3783/H.R. 7394: Mental Health Career Promotion Act establishes a grant program to promote mental and behavioral health careers. ___ H.R. 7798: School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act grant program to help high-need schools hire and retain social workers H.R. 7994: HERO Act a grant program to supply schools with opioid overdose reversal drugs, mandates emergency preparedness and educational initiatives H.R. 8499: Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2026 requires public colleges and universities receiving federal funds to provide and maintain opioid overdose rescue kits H.R.8676: REFRESH Act grants for state and local wellness programs supporting the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of school personnel S. 4288: Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026 grant program to support evidence-based and innovative interventions addressing academic and holistic needs of students S. 4468: Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2026 federal initiatives, funding, and reporting requirements to improve mental health, resiliency, and access to care for education professionals and school staff __ H.R. 8263: Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026 creates a grant program to fund evidence-based and innovative strategies addressing educational inequities. H.R. 8360: Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026 establishes a federal commission to advance restorative justice mental health support in schools. H.R. 8978: Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act encourages colleges and universities to develop comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention plans. H.R. 8979: Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act authorizes grants to help high-need public schools recruit and retain mental health providers. S. 4618: Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act establishes a grant program to help high-need public schools recruit and retain mental health professionals. S. 4843: Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act requires the development and implementation of mental health and suicide prevention plans at institutions of higher education. S. 5470/H.R. 3265: Protecting Our Students in Schools Act prohibits corporal punishment in federally funded schools. S. 975/H.R. 2106: Expanding Medical Education Act creates a grant program to support the establishment and expansion of medical schools in underserved areas. H.R. 9045: Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act mandates the identification, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based mental health interventions in Head Start programs.

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Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 929/S.266 - Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization H.R. 593 - Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act H.R. 1153 - Rural America Health Corps Act H.R. 1227/S.475 - Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act H.R. 1735/S.779 - EARLY Minds Act H.R. 1448 - PEER for Mental Health Act H.R. 1909/S.2621 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 957 - Parity Enforcement Act H.R. 2509/S.931 - COMPLETE Care Act H.R. 4206/S.1261 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 2586 - Reentry Act of 2025 H.R. 3884/S.2011 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025 H.R. 4619 - Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act S. 1062 - Suicide Prevention Act H.R. 912 - 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Act H.R. 2483/S.2121 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 3655 - STAR Plus Scholarship Act H.R. 3885/S.3989 - Community TEAMS Act H.R. 3164 - Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act H.R. 4681/S. 1379 - Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care (SPARC) Act Conversations with Congressional offices on Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) H.R.3505/S.5558 - Barriers to Suicide Act H.R. 5434/S. 2826 - 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act H.R.5509 /S.2903 - Safe Step Act H.R. 5557 - Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 3514/S.1816 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act S. 3064 - Relief of Chronic Pain Act H.R.6672 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act Conversations regarding mental health parity enforcement Communication with Congressional offices on SAMHSA grant terminations Input on Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) modernization Communication with Congressional offices on ghost networks H.R.7092 - RAYS Act Support of funding for gun violence prevention research at CDC, NIH and NIJ. S.4076 - Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026 Letter supporting funding for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Programs (MMHSUD) and National Maternal Mental Health Hotline. H.R. 5629 - To provide that the final rule of the Department of Health and Human Services titled Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder except for the portion of the final rule relating to accreditation of opioid treatment programs, shall have no force or effect H.R. 7994 - The HERO Act H.R. 8124 - STOP Suicide Act H.R. 8201 - Expanding Community Access to Health Services Act Letter expressing concerns over H.R. 5629 and H.R. 5630 H.R. 9044 - Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 H.R. 8163 - Provider Reimbursement Stability Act H.R.8961 - Student Suicide Prevention Awareness Act H.Res.1329 - Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month H.R.8989 - Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2026 H.R.8122/ S.4640 - 9-8-8 Connect Act H.R.8811/S.4552 - Moms Matter Act H.R.9257 - Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act H.R.8487/S.3401 - Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act H.R. 9948 - Addictive Design Act H.R. 9551 - Mental Health Parity Enforcement and Funding Act H.R. 9693 - Patients First Act S.4916 - Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026 H.R.9538 - Residential Recovery for Seniors Act H.R.10216 - Public Transit Mental Health Awareness Act H.R. 8657 - Campus Lifeline Act H.R. 10349 - Emergency Responders Mental Health Training (EMT) Act H.R. 10210 - Doctors Not AI Act H.R. 8693/S.3062 - GUARD Act H.R.10280 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2026 Letter supporting Project AWARE funding Letter urging prior authorization and step therapy reform National Health Service Corps extension Community Health Center funding extension H.R. 1 implementation impacts on Medicaid Conversation regarding vaccine recommendations and public health Response to HRSA RFI on the Safe Administration of Psychedelic Therapies

Issues related to support for the mental health counseling profession. Issues related to the Parity Enforcement Act (H.R. 957, 119th Congress); HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act (H.R. 1096, 119th Congress); Building Capacity for Care Act (H.R. 2223; 119th Congress); Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act (H.R.4253, 119th Congress); Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 5557, 119th Congress); Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R. 6226; 119th Congress); Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act (H.R. 6672, 119th Congress); Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act (H.R. 8081/S. 4202; 119th Congress); CONNECT for Health Act (H.R. 4206/S. 1261; 119th Congress); Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 1735/ S. 779; 119th Congress).

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SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2483), all provisions related to the continued bolstered funding for substance use disorder treatment and recovery. Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act (S.3402), all provisions relating to certified community behavioral health clinics. COMPLETE Care Act (S. 931/H.R. 2509), all provisions related to providing incentives for behavioral health integration. STAR Plus Scholarship Act (H.R. 3655), all provisions related to creating a scholarship program for students pursuing a degree to provide substance use disorder treatment, mental health and behavioral health services. PEER Support Act (H.R. 2741/S. 1329), all provisions related to background screenings for peer specialists, creating a statutory definition in the Medicare program for peer specialists, and establishing the Office of Recovery. EARLY Minds Act (S. 779/H.R. 1735), all provisions related to allowing states to allocate up to five percent of their Mental Health Block Grant funding for prevention and early intervention activities. Building Capacity for Care Act (H.R. 2223), all provisions related to creating grants, loans, and loan guarantees to fund the construction, renovation, or purchase of behavioral health facilities that provide short-term inpatient care, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient care, and/or crisis stabilization. Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act (H.R. 1649), all provisions related to improving mental health services for students. PEER Mental Health Act (H.R. 1448), all provisions related to awarding grants to train teachers, school personnel, parents/caregivers and students in mental health first aid. Parity Enforcement Act (H.R. 957), all provisions related to imposing civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025 (H.R. 2639), all provisions related to providing access to healthcare services through audio-only telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries in tribal communities. Treatment and Homelessness Housing Integration Act of 2024 (H.R. 577), all provisions related to establishing a five-year demonstration program to refer qualified participants within the Continuum of Care Program to the nearest Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2025(H.R. 136), all provisions relating to requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the deaths of covered veterans who died by suicide during the last five years. Farmers First Act (H.R. 4400/S. 2282), all provisions related to grant recipients under the bill establishing referral relationships with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 5557), all provisions related to bringing mental health services to students in public schools across the country and provide federal funding for school-based mental health programs to address the nations youth mental health crisis. Campus Prevention and Recovery Services Act (Not yet introduced), all provisions related to revising the illicit drug and alcohol abuse prevention program, including by expanding the program to include efforts to prevent substance misuse on campuses Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act (H.R. 5733/S.5365), all provisions related to awarding award grants to eligible entities to implement community mental wellness worker training grants. PEERS in Medicare Act (H.R. 6748/S. 3521), all provisions related to permitting reimbursement of peer support services under Medicare in different community-based settings. LEAP Act (H.R. 6574), all provisions relating to equal treatment for loan eligibility among graduate degree programs. Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025 (S. 1056), all provisions relating to expanding access to mental health and substance abuse services for rural patients, particularly for individuals in the farming, fishing, and forestry industries. Written Informed Consent Act (H.R. 4837/S. 3314), all provisions relating to providing written consent to VA patients when prescribing certain drugs. No Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act (S.3522), all provisions relating to requiring state Medicaid programs to cover at least one formulation of each FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder without prior authorization when medically appropriate. Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act (S. 4202/H.R. 8081), all provisions relating to increasing Medicare reimbursement for behavioral health providers. STOP Suicide Act (H.R.8124), all provisions relating to creating a grant program at SAMHSA to expand the use of evidence-based models for stabilizing individuals with serious thoughts of suicide First Responder Behavioral Health Access Act (H.R.10712), all provisions relating to including certain emergency response providers as eligible institutions under the mental and behavioral health education and training grant program. STRONGER Act (S.5543), all provisions relating to amending the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize and update the residential substance use disorder treatment program for incarcerated individuals

Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; maternal health; substance misuse/behavioral health issues; vaccines and immunizations; antimicrobial resistance; public health data modernization; global health. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (Not yet introduced) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R.5557) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (Not yet introduced) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (S.2050) 5.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (H.R.2904/S.1448) 6.RISE from Trauma Act (S.3461/H.R.6625) 7.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 8.Reentry Act (H.R. 2586) 9.FY 2027 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 10.FY 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development and Drug Administration Appropriations, provisions related to nutrition 11.Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 12.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (Not yet introduced) 13.The UNDERSTAND Act (Not yet introduced) 14.The TRUTH in Labeling Act (Not yet introduced) 15.Child Nutrition Reauthorization 16.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (H.R. 6121) 17.Momnibus Act (H.R.7973) 18.Older Americans Act Reauthorization (S.2120) 19.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 20.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (Not yet introduced) 21.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (Not yet introduced) 22.The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2483/S.2121) 23.The PEER Support Act (H.R.2741/S.1329) 24.The Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act (S.931/ H.R.2509) 25.The 9-8-8 Implementation Act (Not yet introduced) 26.Local 988 Response Act (Not yet introduced) 27.Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act (Not yet introduced) 28.The Kid PROOF Act (H.R.6396) 29.EARLY Minds Act (S.779/H.R.1735) 30.Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act (H.R.7019) 31.Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R.8124) 32.Womens Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026 (S.3944) 33.Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act (Not yet introduced) 34.Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide Prevention (RAYS) Act (H.R.7092/S.4061) 35.Campus Lifeline Act of 2026 (H.R.8657) 36.Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act (S.1924/H.R.3624) 37.9-8-8 CONNECT Act (H.R.8122) 38.Improving Non-medical Drivers of Health Act (Not yet introduced) 39.Alzheimers Screening and Prevention Act (H.R.6130) 40.Tech to Save Moms Act (S. 958/H.R. 8317) 41.BUILD America 250 Act (H.R.8870)/Surface transportation reauthorization House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, FDA, USDA, OMB, HRSA, SAMHSA, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Issues related to support for the mental health counseling profession. Issues related to the Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act (H.R. 733, 118th Congress); the Parity Enforcement Act (H.R. 957, 119th Congress); HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act (H.R. 1096, 119th Congress); Building Capacity for Care Act (H.R. 2223; 119th Congress); Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act (H.R.4253, 119th Congress); Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 5557, 119th Congress); Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R. 6226; 119th Congress); and the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act (H.R. 6672, 119th Congress).

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S.J.Res.198 and S.J.Res.192 Congressional Review Act resolution, CMSs Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model S.4086/H.R.8310, Patient Safety and Whistleblower Protections Act H.R.8484/ S.4357Hazard Pay for Healthcare Heroes Act Fund health care over attacks on immigrants and communities Monitor the following: H.R.7985, CHATBOT Act H.R.7858 Data Center Community Impact Act H.R.6984, The Data Center Transparency Act S.4085, Taking Back Our Hospitals Act Healthcare funding H-1B fees and the healthcare workforce U.S. Vaccine schedule Private equity and healthcare S.3480, SMARTER Care Act H.R.6361, Ban AI Denials in Medicare Act S.3323, Family Vaccine Protection Act Discharge Petition No: 119-10, related to a three-year extension of the ACA tax credits H.R.6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act S.1562/H.R.1197, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act S.2621/H.R.1909, Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act Repeal healthcare provisions of H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R.5557, Mental Health Services for Students Act S.2556/H.R.4849, Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Preserve the United States Preventive Services Task Force H.R.1197/S.1562, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act S.2621, Preventing Maternal Deaths Act Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patent Safety and Quality Care Act Public Law 119-21, To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14, Healthcare related provisions. Medicaid, Medicare, ACA cuts H.R.4253, Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act H.R.3907/S.2024, ENROLL Act Stop Medical Profiteering and Theft Act Justice Department anticompetitive regulations related issues H.R.3063, Rural Hospital Stabilization Act H.R.3262, NURSE Act Restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services H.R.593, Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act Healthcare workforce issues Funding for SUNY Downstate hospital Impact of private equity on healthcare Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act Rural healthcare and hospital workforce challenges and related issues Supporting investments in school-based mental health professionals Healthcare high school apprenticeships Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare related issues Medicare drug negotiation program PBM reform Reauthorization of healthcare workforce programs Medicaid DSH Payments, Hospital funding formula Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Affordability of pharmaceuticals, generally Telehealth issues Mental health supports for educators Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Worker Act Workplace violence related issues Health Worker Shortage/Staffing Crisis Funding for Medicare low-income outreach and enrollment efforts Prevention and Public Health Fund related issues Healthcare cybersecurity related issues Safe staffing levels Department of Health and Human Services, WiSER model H.R.1834, Breaking the Gridlock Act, ACA Tax Credits Healthcare Affordability

H.R. 1448: PEER Mental Health Act of 2025 authorizes grants for peer mental health first aid training in schools, with a focus on rural areas. S. 906: Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act creates a pilot program for mental health peer support activities in schools. H.R. 1649: Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act enhances student mental health and telehealth services. -- H.R. 3567: Put School Counselors Where Theyre Needed Act creates a federally funded demonstration project to provide additional school counselors in low-graduation-rate Title I secondary schools. H.R. 3655: STAR Plus Scholarship Act creates a federally funded scholarship program to increase and diversify the behavioral and mental health workforce in shortage areas. S. 1895/H.R. 3534: Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2025 creates a federal matching grant program to help graduate students afford degrees in school-based mental health fields. S. 1924/H.R. 3624: Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act requires colleges and universities to provide suicide prevention contact information on student ID cards. H.R. 3939: Respond, Innovate, Support, and Empower (RISE) Act allows college students to use previous documentation as proof of disability when seeking accommodations in their courses. H.R. 4120: Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act establishes funding, programs, and reporting requirements to improve mental health and resiliency among education professionals and school staff. H.R. 5557: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025: enhances and extends school-based mental health services for students. H.R. 4186: Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act: Establishes a grant program to expand telehealth services for school children H.R. 5357: College Students Continuation of Mental Health Care Act: Allows College Mental Health providers to offer services across state lines H.R. 5482: Prevent Youth Suicide Act: Evidence-based suicide prevention programs for students H.R. 5553: CTE Student Mental Health and Wellness Act: expands eligibility for federal mental health and substance use disorder grants H.R. 6133: Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act: Establishes a grant and loan repayment program for school-based mental health providers H.R. 6672: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Act: Creates a federal loan repayment program for certain mental health professionals S942/H.R. 2028: Redi Act: Interest free deferment on student loans for borrowers in medical or dental internships or residency programs H.R. 7019: Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2026 expands campus alcohol and substance misuse prevention programs. H.R. 7497: Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2026 expand evidence-based trauma support and mental health services for children and youth in schools. H.R. 7787: Mental Health Workforce Act creates a loan deferment and forgiveness program for mental health professionals. S. 3448/H.R. 6617: Keeping All Students Safe Act prohibits seclusion and restricts the use of restraint in federally funded educational settings. S. 4061/H.R. 7092: RAYS Act requires K-12 schools to provide mental health and suicide prevention contact information on student IDs. S. 3783/H.R. 7394: Mental Health Career Promotion Act establishes a grant program to promote mental and behavioral health careers. ___ H.R. 7798: School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act grant program to help high-need schools hire and retain social workers H.R. 7994: HERO Act a grant program to supply schools with opioid overdose reversal drugs, mandates emergency preparedness and educational initiatives H.R. 8499: Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2026 requires public colleges and universities receiving federal funds to provide and maintain opioid overdose rescue kits H.R.8676: REFRESH Act grants for state and local wellness programs supporting the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of school personnel S. 4288: Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026 grant program to support evidence-based and innovative interventions addressing academic and holistic needs of students S. 4468: Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2026 federal initiatives, funding, and reporting requirements to improve mental health, resiliency, and access to care for education professionals and school staff

H.R. 929/S.266 - Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization H.R. 593 - Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act H.R. 879/S.1640 - Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act H.R. 1153 - Rural America Health Corps Act H.R. 1227/S.475 - Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act H.R. 1735/S.779 - EARLY Minds Act H.R. 1448 - PEER for Mental Health Act H.R. 1585/S.709 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 1909/S.2621 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 957 - Parity Enforcement Act H.R. 2509/S.931 - COMPLETE Care Act H.R. 4206/S.1261 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1305 - Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act H.R. 1902 - Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act H.R. 2223 - Building Capacity for Care Act H.R. 2586 - Reentry Act of 2025 H.R. 3884/S.2011 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025 H.R. 3266/S.1673 - Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2025 H.R. 4619 - Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act S. 1062 - Suicide Prevention Act H.R. 912 - 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Act H.R. 2587 - Youth Mental Health Research Act H.R. 2483/S.2121 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 2630 - Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act H.R. 3655 - STAR Plus Scholarship Act H.R. 3890/S. 2439 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 3885/S.3989 - Community TEAMS Act H.R. 1867 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology H.R. 3164 - Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act H.R. 4681/S. 1379 - Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care (SPARC) Act H.R. 4723/S. 2446 - Mental Health for Latinos Act Conversations with Congressional offices on Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) H.R.3505 - Barriers to Suicide Act H.R.6249 - Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act H.R.7394/S.3783 - Mental Health Career Promotion Act H.R. 5074 - Protecting Young Minds Online Act H.R. 5434/S. 2826 - 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act H.R.5509 /S.2903 - Safe Step Act H.R. 5557 - Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R.1197 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 3514/S.1816 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act H.Res.792 - Youth Mental Health Day and Suicide Prevention Day Resolution H.R.5725 - Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025 H.R.5706 - Mental Health Emergency Responder Act S. 3064 - Relief of Chronic Pain Act H.R. 6226 - Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act H.R. 5482 - Prevent Youth Suicide Act H.R.6672 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act Letter to Letter to Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Treasury regarding mental health parity enforcement H.R. 3492 - Protect Children's Innocence Act H.R. 498 - Do No Harm in Medicaid Act H.R. 6817/ S. 1056 - Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act Communication with Congressional offices on SAMHSA grant terminations Input on Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) modernization Communication with Congressional offices on ghost networks S. 3486 - Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act H.R.7324/S. 683 - More Behavioral Health Providers Act H.R. 786/S. 1460 - Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act H.R. 4331 - Access to Claims Data Act H.R.5281 - REAL Health Providers Act H.R.7875 - Providing Opportunities for Individuals in Need of Treatment and Support (POINTS) Act Letter to Congress on Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funding H.R. 6396 - Kid PROOF Act H.R. 6468 - Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2025 H.R. 8234 - Save Money, Save Lives Act H.R.7092 - RAYS Act H.R.7787 - Mental Health Workforce Act Letter in support of funding for gun violence prevention research at CDC, NIH and NIJ. S.4076 - Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026 Letter supporting funding for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Programs (MMHSUD) and National Maternal Mental Health Hotline. H.R. 5629 - To provide that the final rule of the Department of Health and Human Services titled Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder except for the portion of the final rule relating to accreditation of opioid treatment programs, shall have no force or effect H.R. 7994 - The HERO Act H.R. 8124 - STOP Suicide Act S.1924 / H.R.3624 - Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act H.R.8261 - Chronic Care Management Act Letter in support of funding for the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access program H.R. 8201 - Expanding Community Access to Health Services Act Letter supporting increased funding for Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education Letter expressing concerns over H.R. 5629 and H.R. 5630 S. 1874 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 S. 4110 - EMPOWER for Health Act H.R. 9044 - Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 H.R. 8163 - Provider Reimbursement Stability Act H.R.8961 - Student Suicide Prevention Awareness Act H.Res.1329 - Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month H.R.8989 - Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2026 H.R.8122/ S.4640 - 9-8-8 Connect Act H.R.8811/S.4552 - Moms Matter Act H.R.9257 - Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act H.R.8487/S.3401 - Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act Joint letter to SAMHSA regarding the planned removal of SAMHSAs buprenorphine practitioner locator and pharmacy locator.

SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2483), all provisions related to the continued bolstered funding for substance use disorder treatment and recovery. Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act (S.3402), all provisions relating to certified community behavioral health clinics. COMPLETE Care Act (S. 931/H.R. 2509), all provisions related to providing incentives for behavioral health integration. STAR Plus Scholarship Act (H.R. 3655), all provisions related to creating a scholarship program for students pursuing a degree to provide substance use disorder treatment, mental health and behavioral health services. PEER Support Act (H.R. 2741/S. 1329), all provisions related to background screenings for peer specialists, creating a statutory definition in the Medicare program for peer specialists, and establishing the Office of Recovery. EARLY Minds Act (S. 779/H.R. 1735), all provisions related to allowing states to allocate up to five percent of their Mental Health Block Grant funding for prevention and early intervention activities. WORK to Save Lives Act (H.R. 7479/S. 3812), all provisions related to requiring guidance for maintenance and training on opioid reversal medications in the workplace. Building Capacity for Care Act (H.R. 2223), all provisions related to creating grants, loans, and loan guarantees to fund the construction, renovation, or purchase of behavioral health facilities that provide short-term inpatient care, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient care, and/or crisis stabilization. Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act (H.R. 1649), all provisions related to improving mental health services for students. PEER Mental Health Act (H.R. 1448), all provisions related to awarding grants to train teachers, school personnel, parents/caregivers and students in mental health first aid. Parity Enforcement Act (H.R. 957), all provisions related to imposing civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025 (H.R. 2639), all provisions related to providing access to healthcare services through audio-only telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries in tribal communities. Treatment and Homelessness Housing Integration Act of 2024 (H.R. 577), all provisions related to establishing a five-year demonstration program to refer qualified participants within the Continuum of Care Program to the nearest Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2025(H.R. 136), all provisions relating to requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the deaths of covered veterans who died by suicide during the last five years. Farmers First Act (H.R. 4400/S. 2282), all provisions related to grant recipients under the bill establishing referral relationships with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 5557), all provisions related to bringing mental health services to students in public schools across the country and provide federal funding for school-based mental health programs to address the nations youth mental health crisis. Campus Prevention and Recovery Services Act (Not yet introduced), all provisions related to revising the illicit drug and alcohol abuse prevention program, including by expanding the program to include efforts to prevent substance misuse on campuses Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act (H.R. 5733), all provisions related to awarding award grants to eligible entities to implement community mental wellness worker training grants. PEERS Act (H.R. 6841/S. 3521), all provisions related to permitting reimbursement of peer support services under Medicare in different community-based settings. LEAP Act (H.R. 6574), all provisions relating to equal treatment for loan eligibility among graduate degree programs. Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025 (S. 1056), all provisions relating to expanding access to mental health and substance abuse services for rural patients, particularly for individuals in the farming, fishing, and forestry industries. Written Informed Consent Act (H.R. 4837/S. 3314), all provisions relating to providing written consent to VA patients when prescribing certain drugs. No Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act (S.3522), all provisions relating to requiring state Medicaid programs to cover at least one formulation of each FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder without prior authorization when medically appropriate. Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act (S. 4202/H.R. 8081), all provisions relating to increasing Medicare reimbursement for behavioral health providers. STOP Suicide Act (H.R.8124), all provisions relating to creating a grant program at SAMHSA to expand the use of evidence-based models for stabilizing individuals with serious thoughts of suicide

Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; maternal health; substance misuse/behavioral health issues; vaccines and immunizations; antimicrobial resistance; public health data modernization. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (Not yet introduced) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R.5557) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (Not yet introduced) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (S.2050) 5.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (H.R.2904/S.1448) 6.RISE from Trauma Act (S.3461/H.R.6625) 7.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 8.Reentry Act (H.R. 2586) 9.FY 2027 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 10.FY 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development and Drug Administration Appropriations, provisions related to nutrition 11.FY 2026 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 12.Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 13.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (Not yet introduced) 14.The UNDERSTAND Act (Not yet introduced) 15.The TRUTH in Labeling Act (Not yet introduced) 16.Child Nutrition Reauthorization 17.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (H.R. 6121) 18.Momnibus Act (H.R.7973) 19.Older Americans Act Reauthorization (S.2120) 20.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 21.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (Not yet introduced) 22.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (Not yet introduced) 23.The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2483/S.2121) 24.The PEER Support Act (H.R.2741/S.1329) 25.The Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act (S.931/ H.R.2509) 26.The 9-8-8 Implementation Act (Not yet introduced) 27.Local 988 Response Act (Not yet introduced) 28.Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act (Not yet introduced) 29.The Kid PROOF Act (H.R.6396) 30.EARLY Minds Act (S.779/H.R.1735) 31.Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act (H.R.7019) 32.Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R.8124) 33.FY 2026 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations, provisions related to environment 34.FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Drug Administration, provisions related to nutrition 35.Womens Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026 (S.3944) 36.Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act (Not yet introduced) 37.Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide Prevention (RAYS) Act (H.R.7092) House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, FDA, USDA, OMB, HRSA, SAMHSA, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Public Law 119-21, To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14, and corresponding regulatory actions, including but not limited to Federal student aid and loan changes (including income-driven repayment plans, PSLF-qualifying loans, and definition of "professional" program); Higher education regulatory changes (including the gainful employment and borrower defense rules); Private school tuition tax voucher; and Proposals to expand Pell Grants to short-term programs. S.1748, Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), Entirety Child Care, Head Start workforce issues, Head Start and Pre-Kindergarten, generally Artificial Intelligence, Education and workforce related issues S.836, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0), Entirety Immigration enforcement in and around schools Higher Education negotiated rulemaking generally, including on Public Service Loan Forgiveness and implementation of Public Law 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act related provisions Department of Education, Existence and organization, including interagency agreements H.R.6574, Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act H.R.6677, Professional Degree Restoration Act Student Apprenticeship, legislative proposal Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act (draft bill) S.4269, Restoring College Access and Affordability Act S.3010, 21st Century Dyslexia Act S.3589, Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower Act (RISE Act) S.745, Empowering Families in Special Education Act H.R.7536, Generating Relief for Academic Debt Using Assisted Tax Efficiency (GRADUATE) Act Students Not Profits Act (not yet introduced) Literacy and the science of reading, including H.R.7890, Science of Reading Act S.4056, Proprietary Education Oversight Task Force Act S.1558, Understanding the True Cost of College Act Unionization of higher education faculty and staff, generally Accreditation for institutions of higher education H.R.6392/S.3747, Home School Graduation Recognition Act Congressional Review Act disapproval resolution relating to Public Service Loan Forgiveness regulations Career-Tech Education, Experiment learning H.R. 7340, Rebuild Americas Schools Act Social Media and Platform Accountability related issues Career and Technical Education related issues S.278, Kids Off Social Media Act Monitor the following: Student loan relief provisions generally, including debt collection H.R.28/S.9, Protecting Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 Artificial Intelligence Education Act Postsecondary Student Success Grants (College completion) and funding The DC voucher program/SOAR Act FY2027 funding and policy provisions H.R.6718 Professional Student Degree Act Pesticide near schools environmental issues Antisemitism in educational settings, including S.558, Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 Phone Free Schools issues generally H.R.5557, Mental Health Services for Students Act Public Law 119-60, National Defense Authorization FY2026, DOD Education Activity schools in Europe South region Trump Administration Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education H.R.6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act H.R.6502, College Financial Aid Clarity Act H.R.6498, Student Financial Clarity Act H.R.6359, Pregnant Students Rights Act School Staff Workforce related issues including staff shortages, teacher diversity, teacher preparation and tutoring services, teacher apprenticeship; and Grow Your Own Initiative, pausing of Federal grants on these topics Paraprofessionals and teacher pay School staff working conditions, pay, shortages, respect, benefits S.2451, Pay Paraprofessionals and Education Support Staff Act Teacher pay, shortages, respect for profession S.2819, A bill to amend The Head Start Act to improve the Act S.2481, Pay Teachers Act H.R.5476/S.2330, Preparing and Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act Executive Order 14279-Reforming Accreditation To Strengthen Higher Education, Accreditation related issues Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Administration for Children and Families disbursement related issues Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Proposed rule U.S. Department of Education, including the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and its component Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) and Office of Special Education (OSEP) related issues

H.R.7985, CHATBOT Act Political attacks on Medicaid under guise of fraud prevention H.R.7858 Data Center Community Impact Act H.R.6984, The Data Center Transparency Act S.4085, Taking Back Our Hospitals Act Healthcare funding H-1B fees and the healthcare workforce U.S. Vaccine schedule Private equity and healthcare Opposing two HHS rules on gender affirming care (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Service) Medicaid Program; Prohibition on Federal Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program Funding for Sex-Rejecting Procedures Furnished to Children (RIN 0938-AV73) and Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Hospital Condition of Participation: Prohibiting Sex-Rejecting Procedures for Children (RIN 0938-AV87) Monitor the following: S.3480, SMARTER Care Act H.R.6361, Ban AI Denials in Medicare Act S.3323, Family Vaccine Protection Act Extending the Affordable Care Act Enhanced Tax Credits Discharge Petition No: 119-10, related to a three-year extension of the ACA tax credits H.R.6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act S.1562/H.R.1197, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act S.2621/H.R.1909, Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act Repeal healthcare provisions of H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R.5557, Mental Health Services for Students Act S.2556/H.R.4849, Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Preserve the United States Preventive Services Task Force H.R.1197/S.1562, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act S.2621, Preventing Maternal Deaths Act Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patent Safety and Quality Care Act Public Law 119-21, To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14, Healthcare related provisions. Medicaid, Medicare, ACA cuts H.R.4253, Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act H.R.3907/S.2024, ENROLL Act Stop Medical Profiteering and Theft Act Justice Department anticompetitive regulations related issues H.R.3063, Rural Hospital Stabilization Act H.R.3262, NURSE Act Restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Workers Act, Draft H.R.593, Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act Healthcare workforce issues Funding for SUNY Downstate hospital Impact of private equity on healthcare Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act Rural healthcare and hospital workforce challenges and related issues Supporting investments in school-based mental health professionals Healthcare high school apprenticeships Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare related issues Medicare drug negotiation program PBM reform Reauthorization of healthcare workforce programs Medicaid DSH Payments, Hospital funding formula Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Affordability of pharmaceuticals, generally Telehealth issues Mental health supports for educators Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Worker Act Workplace violence related issues Health Worker Shortage/Staffing Crisis Funding for Medicare low-income outreach and enrollment efforts Prevention and Public Health Fund related issues Healthcare cybersecurity related issues Safe staffing levels Department of Health and Human Services, WiSER model H.R.1834, Breaking the Gridlock Act, ACA Tax Credits

H.R.1096 - HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act of 2025 H.R. 929/S. 266 - Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization H.R. 593 - Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act H.R. 879/S. 1640 - Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act H.R. 1153 - Rural America Health Corps Act H.R. 1227/S. 475 - Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act H.R. 1735/S. 779 - EARLY Minds Act H.R. 1448 - PEER for Mental Health Act H.R. 1585/S. 709 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 1909/S. 2621 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 957 - Parity Enforcement Act H.R. 2509/S. 931 - COMPLETE Care Act H.R. 4206/S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1305 - Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act H.R. 1902 - Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act H.R. 2223 - Building Capacity for Care Act H.R. 2586 - Reentry Act of 2025 H.R. 3884/S.2011 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025 H.R. 3266/S.1673 - Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2025 Mental Health Matters Act H.R. 4619 - Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act S. 1062 - Suicide Prevention Act H.R. 912 - 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Act H.R. 2587 - Youth Mental Health Research Act H.R. 2483/S. 2121 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 2630 - Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act H.R. 3655 - STAR Plus Scholarship Act H.R. 3890/S. 2439 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 3885/S.3989 - Community TEAMS Act H.R. 1867 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology H.R. 3164 - Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act H.R. 4681/S. 1379 - Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care (SPARC) Act H.R. 4723/S. 2446 - Mental Health for Latinos Act Conversations with Congressional offices on Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) H.R.3505 - Barriers to Suicide Act Letters to Congress to extend the enhanced premium tax credits H.R.6249 - Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act H.R.7394/S.3783 - Mental Health Career Promotion Act H.R. 5074 - Protecting Young Minds Online Act H.R. 5434/S. 2826 - 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act H.R.5509 /S.2903 - Safe Step Act H.R. 5557 - Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R.1197 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 3514/S.1816 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act H.Res.792 - Youth Mental Health Day and Suicide Prevention Day Resolution H.R.5725 - Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025 H.R.5706 - Mental Health Emergency Responder Act S. 3064 - Relief of Chronic Pain Act H.R. 6226 - Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act H.R. 5482 - Prevent Youth Suicide Act H.R.6672 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act Letter to Letter to Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Treasury regarding mental health parity enforcement H.R. 3492 - Protect Children's Innocence Act H.R. 498 - Do No Harm in Medicaid Act H.R. 6817/ S. 1056 - Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act Communication with Congressional offices on SAMHSA grant terminations Input on Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) modernization Communication with Congressional offices on ghost networks S. 3486 - Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act H.R.7324/S. 683 - More Behavioral Health Providers Act H.R. 786/S. 1460 - Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act H.R. 4331 - Access to Claims Data Act H.R.5281 - REAL Health Providers Act H.R.7875 - Providing Opportunities for Individuals in Need of Treatment and Support (POINTS) Act Response to HHS proposed rule on nondiscrimination on the basis of disability Letter to Congress on Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funding H.R. 6396 - Kid PROOF Act H.R. 6468 - Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2025 H.R. 8234 - Save Money, Save Lives Act H.R.7092 - RAYS Act H.R.7787 - Mental Health Workforce Act Letter in support of funding for gun violence prevention research at CDC, NIH and NIJ. S.4076 - Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026 Letter supporting funding for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Programs (MMHSUD) and National Maternal Mental Health Hotline. H.R. 5629 - To provide that the final rule of the Department of Health and Human Services titled Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder except for the portion of the final rule relating to accreditation of opioid treatment programs, shall have no force or effect H.R. 7994 - The HERO Act

Issues related to support for the mental health counseling profession. Issues related to the Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act (H.R. 733, 118th Congress); the Parity Enforcement Act (H.R. 957, 119th Congress); HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act (H.R. 1096, 119th Congress); Building Capacity for Care Act (H.R. 2223; 119th Congress); Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act (H.R.4253, 119th Congress); Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 5557, 119th Congress); Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R. 6226; 119th Congress); and the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act (H.R. 6672, 119th Congress).

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H.R. 1448: PEER Mental Health Act of 2025 authorizes grants for peer mental health first aid training in schools, with a focus on rural areas. S. 906: Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act creates a pilot program for mental health peer support activities in schools. H.R. 1649: Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act enhances student mental health and telehealth services. -- H.R. 3567: Put School Counselors Where Theyre Needed Act creates a federally funded demonstration project to provide additional school counselors in low-graduation-rate Title I secondary schools. H.R. 3655: STAR Plus Scholarship Act creates a federally funded scholarship program to increase and diversify the behavioral and mental health workforce in shortage areas. S. 1895/H.R. 3534: Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2025 creates a federal matching grant program to help graduate students afford degrees in school-based mental health fields. S. 1924/H.R. 3624: Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act requires colleges and universities to provide suicide prevention contact information on student ID cards. H.R. 3939: Respond, Innovate, Support, and Empower (RISE) Act allows college students to use previous documentation as proof of disability when seeking accommodations in their courses. H.R. 4120: Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act establishes funding, programs, and reporting requirements to improve mental health and resiliency among education professionals and school staff. H.R. 5557: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025: enhances and extends school-based mental health services for students. H.R. 4186: Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act: Establishes a grant program to expand telehealth services for school children H.R. 5357: College Students Continuation of Mental Health Care Act: Allows College Mental Health providers to offer services across state lines H.R. 5482: Prevent Youth Suicide Act: Evidence-based suicide prevention programs for students H.R. 5553: CTE Student Mental Health and Wellness Act: expands eligibility for federal mental health and substance use disorder grants H.R. 6133: Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act: Establishes a grant and loan repayment program for school-based mental health providers H.R. 6672: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Act: Creates a federal loan repayment program for certain mental health professionals S942/H.R. 2028: Redi Act: Interest free deferment on student loans for borrowers in medical or dental internships or residency programs H.R. 7019: Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2026 expands campus alcohol and substance misuse prevention programs. H.R. 7497: Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2026 expand evidence-based trauma support and mental health services for children and youth in schools. H.R. 7787: Mental Health Workforce Act creates a loan deferment and forgiveness program for mental health professionals. S. 3448/H.R. 6617: Keeping All Students Safe Act prohibits seclusion and restricts the use of restraint in federally funded educational settings. S. 4061/H.R. 7092: RAYS Act requires K-12 schools to provide mental health and suicide prevention contact information on student IDs. S. 3783/H.R. 7394: Mental Health Career Promotion Act establishes a grant program to promote mental and behavioral health careers.

SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2483), all provisions related to the continued bolstered funding for substance use disorder treatment and recovery. Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act (S.3402), all provisions relating to certified community behavioral health clinics. COMPLETE Care Act (S. 931/H.R. 2509), all provisions related to providing incentives for behavioral health integration. STAR Plus Scholarship Act (H.R. 3655), all provisions related to creating a scholarship program for students pursuing a degree to provide substance use disorder treatment, mental health and behavioral health services. PEER Support Act (H.R. 2741/S. 1329), all provisions related to background screenings for peer specialists, creating a statutory definition in the Medicare program for peer specialists, and establishing the Office of Recovery. EARLY Minds Act (S. 779/H.R. 1735), all provisions related to allowing states to allocate up to five percent of their Mental Health Block Grant funding for prevention and early intervention activities. Building Capacity for Care Act (H.R. 2223), all provisions related to creating grants, loans, and loan guarantees to fund the construction, renovation, or purchase of behavioral health facilities that provide short-term inpatient care, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient care, and/or crisis stabilization. Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act (H.R. 1649), all provisions related to improving mental health services for students. PEER Mental Health Act (H.R. 1448), all provisions related to awarding grants to train teachers, school personnel, parents/caregivers and students in mental health first aid. Parity Enforcement Act (H.R. 957), all provisions related to imposing civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025 (H.R. 2639), all provisions related to providing access to healthcare services through audio-only telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries in tribal communities. Treatment and Homelessness Housing Integration Act of 2024 (H.R. 577), all provisions related to establishing a five-year demonstration program to refer qualified participants within the Continuum of Care Program to the nearest Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2025(H.R. 136), all provisions relating to requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the deaths of covered veterans who died by suicide during the last five years. Farmers First Act (H.R. 4400/S. 2282), all provisions related to grant recipients under the bill establishing referral relationships with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 5557), all provisions related to bringing mental health services to students in public schools across the country and provide federal funding for school-based mental health programs to address the nations youth mental health crisis. Campus Prevention and Recovery Services Act (Not yet introduced), all provisions related to revising the illicit drug and alcohol abuse prevention program, including by expanding the program to include efforts to prevent substance misuse on campuses Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act (H.R. 5733), all provisions related to awarding award grants to eligible entities to implement community mental wellness worker training grants. PEERS in Medicare Act (H.R. 6748/S. 3521), all provisions related to permitting reimbursement of peer support services under Medicare in different community-based settings. LEAP Act (H.R. 6574), all provisions relating to equal treatment for loan eligibility among graduate degree programs. Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025 (S. 1056), all provisions relating to expanding access to mental health and substance abuse services for rural patients, particularly for individuals in the farming, fishing, and forestry industries. Written Informed Consent Act (H.R. 4837/S. 3314), all provisions relating to providing written consent to VA patients when prescribing certain drugs. No Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act (S.3522), all provisions relating to requiring state Medicaid programs to cover at least one formulation of each FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder without prior authorization when medically appropriate. Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act (S. 4202/H.R. 8081), all provisions relating to increasing Medicare reimbursement for behavioral health providers. STOP Suicide Act (H.R.8124), all provisions relating to creating a grant program at SAMHSA to expand the use of evidence-based models for stabilizing individuals with serious thoughts of suicide

FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill: - Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program - Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention Research - Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program - Emergency Medical Services for Children - National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities - Global Immunization - Vaccine Injury Compensation Program - Antimicrobial Resistance - Maternal and Child Health Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act FY26 National Defense Authorization Act IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R.2598) PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (H.R.1197) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R.1909) Artificial Intelligence TRICARE Autism Maternal mental health/perinatal mental health Vaccines Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act (S.830/H.R.2560) FASD Respect Act (S.139) Family Vaccine Protection Act (H.R.3701) VACCINE Act HEADS UP Act (H.R.3409) Protecting Free Vaccines Act PREVENT HPV Cancers Act (H.R.6561) Vaccine Transportation Access Act MDUFA VI Reauthorization Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act (S.705) & Policies to Strengthen Pediatric Research Equity Act Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act Pediatric Research Equity Act Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments Pediatric IBD Drug Development Health Information Privacy Reform Act (S.3097) Child passenger safety Appropriations for the Indian Health Service Appropriations for Environmental Programs (including EPA) Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program & Implementation Infant sleep product safety Lead exposure prevention Food safety Paid family and medical leave Regulation of high-powered magnet sets Vehicle emissions standards Button battery ingestions Early childhood education (including Head Start, Childcare) Child product safety and injury prevention, including drowning prevention Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Family First Prevention Services Act implementation Title IV-B Congregate care reform Mental health supports for foster youth/former foster youth Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, ozone and particulate matter NAAQS, EPA greenhouse gas regulation, Endangerment Finding QRTP/IMDs Firearm Injury and Violence Prevention (Including Research Funding; Background Checks; Safe/Secure Storage) Childcare Funding & Resources Native American Child Health Water Beads Vaccines Fluoride Child Welfare & Medicaid, Social Services Block Grant (SSBG), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Housing Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.1562/H.R.1197) Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act (H.R.4709) Donor Milk Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act (S.1234/H.R.2590) Supplemental Security Income Equality Act (H.R.2540) Autonomous Vehicles Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Data Collection Project Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) & Potential Changes Medicaid Payment Parity (including H.R.1433 / S.760 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act) Access to Care in Medicaid/CHIP Medicaid/CHIP federal funding Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (H.R.1509 / S.752) H.R.4641 - Keep Kids Covered Act S.2287/H.R.4425 - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) Telehealth - Medicare telehealth extension, CONNECT for Health Act (S.1261) One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) Proposed Rulemaking: Medicaid Program; Prohibition on Federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Funding for Sex-Rejecting Procedures Furnished to Children (CMS-2451-P) and Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Hospital Condition of Participation: Prohibiting Sex-Rejecting Procedures for Children (CMS-3481-P) Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (H.R.6291/S.836) Kids Online Safety Act (H.R.6484/S.1748) Artificial Intelligence and Child Health Legislation to Protect Young People Online Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program Funding and Program Implementation EMPOWER for Health Act Regulation/Enforcement of Tobacco Products - Tobacco TRACE Act (H.R.6845) - STOP Illicit Vaping Act (H.R.6844/S.3569) Funding for Tobacco Control Programs Biomedical Research Funding (NIH, NICHD, AHRQ) LGBTQ Health Care Financing and Access - H.R.3492 - H.R.498 LGBTQ Health Care Financing and Access - Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Hospital Condition of Participation: Prohibiting Sex-Rejecting Procedures for Children (CMS-3481-P) - Medicaid Program; Prohibition on Federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Funding for Sex-Rejecting Procedures Furnished to Children (CMS-2451-P) Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act Notice of Proposed Rulemaking DHS Docket No. USCIS-2025-0304 The Department of State Reauthorization Act Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (H.R.5166 / S.455) Federal HIV Guidelines Family Detention / DHS policies Unaccompanied Children's Program / Office of Refugee Resettlement Child Nutrition Reauthorization/WIC SNAP/Farm Bill Mental Health for Children Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act WIC Act MODERN WIC Act Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025 (H.R.5557) School Meals Expansion Funding for HRSA Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program Funding for WIC Donor Milk Dietary Guidelines

Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; maternal health; substance misuse/behavioral health issues; vaccination and immunization access and recommendations. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (Not yet introduced) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R.5557) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (Not yet introduced) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (Not yet introduced) 5.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (H.R.2904/S.1448) 6.RISE from Trauma Act (S.3461/H.R.6625) 7.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 8.Reentry Act (H.R. 2586) 9.FY 2025 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 10.FY 2026 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 11.Farm Bill 12.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (Not yet introduced) 13.The UNDERSTAND Act (Not yet introduced) 14.SNAP Nutrition Security Act (Not yet introduced) 15.OH SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act (Not yet introduced) 16.The TRUTH in Labeling Act (Not yet introduced) 17.Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act (H.R. 1582. S. 786) 18.Child Nutrition Reauthorization 19.Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 (S. 222/ H.R. 649) 20.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 21.Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 (S. 1036/ H.R. 3474) 22.Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (Not yet introduced) 23.Older Americans Act Reauthorization (S.2120) 24.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 25.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (Not yet introduced) 26.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (Not yet introduced) 27.The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2483/S.2121) 28.The PEER Support Act (H.R.2741/S.1329) 29.The Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act (S.931/ H.R.2509) 30.The 9-8-8 Implementation Act (Not yet introduced) 31.A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis (H. Res 119/S. Res 67) 32.Local 988 Response Act (Not yet introduced) 33.Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act (Not yet introduced) 34.The Kid PROOF Act (Not yet introduced) 35.EARLY Minds Act (S.779/H.R.1735) 36.Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act (H.R.7019) 37.Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (Not yet introduced) 38.FY 2025 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations 39.FY 2026 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations 40.FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Drug Administration 41.Public Health Funding Restoration Act (S. 786/H.R. 1715) 42.One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) 43.Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act (H.R. 3864) 44.Suicide Prevention Act (S.1062) 45.Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025 (H.R.3505) 46.Extreme Weather and Heat Response Modernization Act (H.R. 3661) 47.Heat Management Assistance Grants (HMAG) Act of 2025 (H.R. 3738) House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, OMB, HRSA, SAMHSA, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

H.R. 1448: PEER Mental Health Act of 2025 authorizes grants for peer mental health first aid training in schools, with a focus on rural areas. S. 906: Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act creates a pilot program for mental health peer support activities in schools. H.R. 1649: Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act enhances student mental health and telehealth services. -- H.R. 3567: Put School Counselors Where Theyre Needed Act creates a federally funded demonstration project to provide additional school counselors in low-graduation-rate Title I secondary schools. H.R. 3655: STAR Plus Scholarship Act creates a federally funded scholarship program to increase and diversify the behavioral and mental health workforce in shortage areas. S. 1895/H.R. 3534: Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2025 creates a federal matching grant program to help graduate students afford degrees in school-based mental health fields. S. 1924/H.R. 3624: Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act requires colleges and universities to provide suicide prevention contact information on student ID cards. H.R. 3939: Respond, Innovate, Support, and Empower (RISE) Act allows college students to use previous documentation as proof of disability when seeking accommodations in their courses. H.R. 4120: Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act establishes funding, programs, and reporting requirements to improve mental health and resiliency among education professionals and school staff. H.R. 5557: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025: enhances and extends school-based mental health services for students. H.R. 4186: Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act: Establishes a grant program to expand telehealth services for school children H.R. 5357: College Students Continuation of Mental Health Care Act: Allows College Mental Health providers to offer services across state lines H.R. 5482: Prevent Youth Suicide Act: Evidence-based suicide prevention programs for students H.R. 5553: CTE Student Mental Health and Wellness Act: expands eligibility for federal mental health and substance use disorder grants H.R. 6133: Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act: Establishes a grant and loan repayment program for school-based mental health providers H.R. 6672: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Act: Creates a federal loan repayment program for certain mental health professionals S942/H.R. 2028: Redi Act: Interest free deferment on student loans for borrowers in medical or dental internships or residency programs

Public Law 119-21, To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14, and corresponding regulatory actions, including but not limited to Federal student aid and loan changes (including income-driven repayment plans, PSLF-qualifying loans, and definition of "professional" program); Higher education regulatory changes (including the gainful employment and borrower defense rules); Private school tuition tax voucher; and Proposals to expand Pell Grants to short-term programs. S.1748, Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), Entirety Child Care, Head Start workforce issues, Head Start and Pre-Kindergarten, generally Artificial Intelligence, Education and workforce related issues S.836, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0), Entirety School Staff Workforce related issues including staff shortages, teacher diversity, teacher preparation and tutoring services, teacher apprenticeship; and Grow Your Own Initiative, pausing of Federal grants on these topics Paraprofessionals and teacher pay School staff working conditions, pay, shortages, respect, benefits Public Law 119-60, National Defense Authorization FY2026, DOD Education Activity schools in Europe South region Immigration enforcement in and around schools Higher Education negotiated rulemaking generally, including on Public Service Loan Forgiveness and implementation of PL119-21 provisions Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act S.2451, Pay Paraprofessionals and Education Support Staff Act Teacher pay, shortages, respect for profession Department of Education, Existence and organization, including regarding the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) Increasing College Cost and Value Transparency for Students and Families [HELP RFI] H.R.3267, PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act Trump Administration Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education H.R.5843/S.3070, Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act H.R.6224/S.3253, Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act SAFE Students with Disabilities Act, draft bill H.R.6574, Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act H.R.6617, Keeping All Students Safe Act H.R.6502, College Financial Aid Clarity Act H.R.6498, Student Financial Clarity Act H.R.6472, a bill to provide for in-stat tuition rates for certain residents of US territories Tax reforms to incentivize the growth of after school programs Student Apprenticeship, legislative proposal Monitor the following: Student loan relief provisions generally, including debt collection H.R.28/S.9, Protecting Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 Artificial Intelligence Education Act Postsecondary Student Success Grants (College completion) and funding The DC voucher program/SOAR Act FY2026 funding and policy provisions H.R.6718 Professional Student Degree Act Private school vouchers H.R.5181, SOAR Act Improvements Act Social Media and Platform Accountability related issues Career and Technical Education related issues S.278, Kids Off Social Media Act Pesticide near schools environmental issues Antisemitism in educational settings, including S.558, Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 Phone Free Schools issues generally H.R.1383/S.356, Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025, Entirety H.R.4085, Haskell Indian Nations University Improvement Act, Entirety H.R.2333, Protecting Students with Disabilities Act S.2819, A bill to amend The Head Start Act to improve the Act H.R.5056, Teachers are Leaders Act S.2481, Pay Teachers Act H.R.5476/S.2330, Preparing and Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act H.R.5557, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R.5123, Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act Supplemental Priority and Definitions

S.3480, SMARTER Care Act H.R.6361, Ban AI Denials in Medicare Act S.3323, Family Vaccine Protection Act Extending the Affordable Care Act Enhanced Tax Credits Discharge Petition No: 119-10, related to a three-year extension of the ACA tax credits H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act Private equity and healthcare Monitor the following: S.1562/H.R.1197, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act S.2621/H.R.1909, Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act Repeal healthcare provisions of H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 5557, Mental Health Services for Students Act S.2556/H.R.4849, Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Preserve the United States Preventive Services Task Force H.R.1197/S.1562, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act S.2621, Preventing Maternal Deaths Act S.Res.198, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities. Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patent Safety and Quality Care Act Public Law 119-21, To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14, Healthcare related provisions. Medicaid, Medicare, ACA cuts H.R.4253, Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act H.R.3907/S.2024, ENROLL Act S.2032, Choose Medicare Act Stop Medical Profiteering and Theft Act Justice Department anticompetitive regulations related issues H.R.3063, Rural Hospital Stabilization Act H.R.3262, NURSE Act Restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Workers Act, Draft H.R.593, Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act Healthcare workforce issues Funding for SUNY Downstate hospital Impact of private equity on healthcare Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act Rural healthcare and hospital workforce challenges and related issues Supporting investments in school-based mental health professionals Healthcare high school apprenticeships Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare related issues Medicare drug negotiation program PBM reform Reauthorization of healthcare workforce programs Medicaid DSH Payments, Hospital funding formula Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Affordability of pharmaceuticals, generally Telehealth issues Mental health supports for educators Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Worker Act Workplace violence related issues Health Worker Shortage/Staffing Crisis Funding for Medicare low-income outreach and enrollment efforts Prevention and Public Health Fund related issues Healthcare cybersecurity related issues Safe staffing levels Department of Health and Human Services, WiSER model

H.R. 21/S. 6 - Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act H.R.1096 - HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act of 2025 H.R. 929/S. 266 - Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization H.R. 593 - Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act H.R. 879/S. 1640 - Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act H.R. 1153 - Rural America Health Corps Act H.R. 1227/S. 475 - Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act H.R. 1735/S. 779 - EARLY Minds Act H.R. 1448 - PEER for Mental Health Act H.R. 1585/S. 709 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 1909/S. 2621 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 957 - Parity Enforcement Act H.R. 2509/S. 931 - COMPLETE Care Act H.R. 4206/S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1305 - Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act H.R. 1902 - Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act H.R. 2223 - Building Capacity for Care Act H.R. 2586 - Reentry Act of 2025 H.R. 3884/S.2011 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025 H.R. 3266/S.1673 - Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2025 Mental Health Matters Act H.R. 4619 - Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act Letter to Congress in support of the Prevention and Public Health Fund Letter to Congress to extend telehealth flexibilities Letter to Congress for funding for public health research into firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH and NIJ. Letter to Congress on Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funding Letter to Congress on funding for FDAs Neurology Drug Program in FY26 Letter to Congress on funding for the BRAIN Initiative in FY26 Letter to Congress regarding school-based Medicaid programs Letters to Congress in support of Medicaid Letter to NIH regarding indirect cost caps for NIH grants Letter to HHS in response to the draft Make American Healthy Again Commission Assessment. S. 1062 - Suicide Prevention Act H.R. 912 - 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Act H.R. 2587 - Youth Mental Health Research Act H.R. 2483/S. 2121 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 539/S. 106 - Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025 H.R. 2630 - Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act H.R. 3655 - STAR Plus Scholarship Act Letter to Congress in support of NIH neuroscience research Letter to Congress to protect federal funding of maternal health programs Letter to Congress supporting the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) program Letter to Congress in support of funding for the Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program Letter to Congress in support of school mental health workforce grants Communication with Congressional offices on CCBHC funding Letter to Congress to include report language in FY26 appropriations for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and Garrett Lee Smith Youth Suicide Prevention Campus Grants Letter to Congress concerning funding for 988 lifeline LGBTQ+ youth specialized services H.R. 3890/S. 2439 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 3885 - Community TEAMS Act H.R. 3658 - 911 Community Crisis Responders Act H.R. 4745/S. 2410 - Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 3758 - Workers' Disability Benefits Parity Act H.R. 4744/S. 2445 - Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act H.R. 1867 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology H.R 4641 - Keep Kids Covered Act Letter opposing H.R. 3164 - Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act Letter to Congress to support the integrity of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Letter in response to FDA panel review of SSRIs and pregnancy Letter to HHS in response to proposed change to its interpretation of federal public benefit to include 13 additional programs as restricted Federal public benefits Letter to SAMHSA regarding reports on the redirection of FY25 funds H.R. 4681/S. 1379 - Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care (SPARC) Act H.R. 4723/S. 2446 - Mental Health for Latinos Act Conversations with Congressional offices on Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) H.R.3505 - Barriers to Suicide Act H.R. 5454/S.2879 - Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act Letters to Congress to extend the enhanced premium tax credits H.R.6249 - Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act Mental Health Emergency Needs in Disasters (MEND) Act Mental Health Career Promotion Act H.R. 5074 - Protecting Young Minds Online Act H.R. 5434/S. 2826 - 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act H.R.5509 /S.2903 - Safe Step Act H.R.5553 - CTE Student Mental Health and Wellness Act H.R. 5557 - Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R.1197 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 3514/S.1816 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Draft legislation on expedited FDA approval pathways for addiction therapeutics Mental Health Emergency Package: Youth Mental Health Day and Suicide Prevention Day Resolution, Mental Health Crisis Response Act, and Mental Health Emergency Responder Act S. 3064 - Relief of Chronic Pain Act H.R. 6226 - Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act H.R. 5482 - Prevent Youth Suicide Act H.R.6672 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act Letter to Letter to Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Treasury regarding mental health parity enforcement. H.R. 3492 - Protect Children's Innocence Act H.R. 498 - Do No Harm in Medicaid Act H.R. 6817/ S. 1056 - Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act Letters and a presentation to the FDA digital health advisory panel regarding generative AI enabled mental health medical devices

Issues related to support for the mental health counseling profession. Issues related to the Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act (H.R. 733, 118th Congress); the Parity Enforcement Act (H.R. 957, 119th Congress); HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act (H.R. 1096, 119th Congress); Building Capacity for Care Act (H.R. 2223; 119th Congress); Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act (H.R.4253, 119th Congress); Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 5557, 119th Congress); Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act (H.R. 6226; 119th Congress); and the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act (H.R. 6672, 119th Congress).

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SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2483), all provisions related to the continued bolstered funding for substance use disorder treatment and recovery. Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act (S.3402), all provisions relating to certified community behavioral health clinics. COMPLETE Care Act (S. 931/H.R. 2509), all provisions related to providing incentives for behavioral health integration. STAR Plus Scholarship Act (H.R. 3655), all provisions related to creating a scholarship program for students pursuing a degree to provide substance use disorder treatment, mental health and behavioral health services. PEER Support Act (H.R. 2741/S. 1329), all provisions related to background screenings for peer specialists, creating a statutory definition in the Medicare program for peer specialists, and establishing the Office of Recovery. EARLY Minds Act (S. 779/H.R. 1735), all provisions related to allowing states to allocate up to five percent of their Mental Health Block Grant funding for prevention and early intervention activities. Building Capacity for Care Act (H.R. 2223), all provisions related to creating grants, loans, and loan guarantees to fund the construction, renovation, or purchase of behavioral health facilities that provide short-term inpatient care, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient care, and/or crisis stabilization. Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act (H.R. 1649), all provisions related to improving mental health services for students. PEER Mental Health Act (H.R. 1448), all provisions related to awarding grants to train teachers, school personnel, parents/caregivers and students in mental health first aid. Parity Enforcement Act (H.R. 957), all provisions related to imposing civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025 (H.R. 2639), all provisions related to providing access to healthcare services through audio-only telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries in tribal communities. Treatment and Homelessness Housing Integration Act of 2024 (H.R. 577), all provisions related to establishing a five-year demonstration program to refer qualified participants within the Continuum of Care Program to the nearest Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2025(H.R. 136), all provisions relating to requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the deaths of covered veterans who died by suicide during the last five years. Farmers First Act (H.R. 4400/S. 2282), all provisions related to grant recipients under the bill establishing referral relationships with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 5557), all provisions related to bringing mental health services to students in public schools across the country and provide federal funding for school-based mental health programs to address the nations youth mental health crisis. Campus Prevention and Recovery Services Act (Not yet introduced), all provisions related to revising the illicit drug and alcohol abuse prevention program, including by expanding the program to include efforts to prevent substance misuse on campuses Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act (H.R. 5733), all provisions related to awarding award grants to eligible entities to implement community mental wellness worker training grants. PEERS in Medicare Act (H.R. 6748/S. 3521), all provisions related to permitting reimbursement of peer support services under Medicare in different community-based settings. LEAP Act (H.R. 6574), all provisions relating to equal treatment for loan eligibility among graduate degree programs. Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025 (S. 1056), all provisions relating to expanding access to mental health and substance abuse services for rural patients, particularly for individuals in the farming, fishing, and forestry industries. Written Informed Consent Act (H.R. 4837/S. 3314), all provisions relating to providing written consent to VA patients when prescribing certain drugs.

Child passenger safety Appropriations for the Indian Health Service Appropriations for Environmental Programs (including EPA) Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program & Implementation Infant sleep product safety Lead exposure prevention Food safety Paid family and medical leave Regulation of high-powered magnet sets Climate change, Inflation Reduction Act Implementation Vehicle emissions standards Button battery ingestions Early childhood education (including Head Start, Childcare) Child product safety and injury prevention, including drowning prevention Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Family First Prevention Services Act implementation Title IV-B Congregate care reform Mental health supports for foster youth/former foster youth Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, ozone and particulate matter NAAQS, EPA greenhouse gas regulation QRTP/IMDs Firearm Violence Prevention (Including Research Funding; Background Checks; Safe/Secure Storage) Childcare Funding & Resources Native American Child Health Water Beads Vaccines Fluoride Child Welfare & Medicaid, Social Services Block Grant (SSBG), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Housing Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S. 1562/H.R. 1197) Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4709) Donor Milk Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act (S.1234/H.R.2590) Supplemental Security Income Equality Act (H.R. 2540) Medicaid Payment Parity (including H.R. 1433 / S. 760 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act) Access to Care in Medicaid/CHIP Medicaid/CHIP federal funding Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (H.R. 1509 / S. 752) H.R. 4641 - Keep Kids Covered Act S. 2287/H.R. 4425 - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) Telehealth - Medicare telehealth extension, CONNECT for Health Act (S. 1261) One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill: Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program, Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention Research, Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program, Emergency Medical Services for Children, National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Global Immunization, Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, Antimicrobial Resistance, Maternal and Child Health, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act FY26 National Defense Authorization Act IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R.2598) PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1197) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R.1909) Artificial Intelligence TRICARE Maternal mental health/perinatal mental health Vaccines Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act (S.830/H.R.2560) Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children (EDVI) Act FASD Respect Act (S. 139) Family Vaccine Protection Act (H.R.3701) VACCINE Act HEADS UP Act (H.R.3409) Protecting Free Vaccines Act PREVENT HPV Cancers Act MDUFA VI Reauthorization Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act Pediatric Research Equity Act Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act, Section 505G(c) Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 836) Legislation to Protect Young People Online Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program Funding and Program Implementation Regulation/Enforcement of Tobacco Products National Institutes of Health Research Funding LGBTQ Health Federal Student Loan Programs FY26 SFOPS Appropriations - International Affairs Budget, USAID Operating Expenses, Maternal and Child Health (including Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance), Vulnerable Children, IDA, MRA, UNICEF, PEPFAR (including 10% set aside for Orphans and Vulnerable Children) FY26 LHHS Appropriations - CDC Global Immunization; Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program; provisions related to Unaccompanied Children The Department of State Reauthorization Act Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (H.R.5166 / S.455) Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media [DHS docket number ICEB-2025-0001] Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers [Proclamation] NIH Federal HIV Guidelines Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA); Interpretation of Federal Public Benefit (HHS Docket No. 0991-ZA57) Family Detention / DHS policies Child Nutrition Reauthorization/WIC SNAP/Farm Bill Mental Health for Children Medical Nutrition Equity Act WIC Act MODERN WIC Act Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program Research for Pregnant and Lactating Women Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act Funding for HRSA Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program Funding for WIC Donor Milk Dietary Guidelines Suicide Prevention School Meal Standards WIC Food Packages Universal School Meals Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act/CACFP Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Supporting Childrens Mental Health Care Access Same Day Billing Restrictions in Mental Health Prevention and Early Intervention Set-Aside in Mental Health Block Grant Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools School Meals Expansion Mental Health Parity Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act Whole Milk 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Youth Sports Facilities Act (S. 1419) Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025 (H.R. 5557)

Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for public health, disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemics and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health preparedness; nutrition programs; environmental health; health equity; community-based public health interventions; public health infrastructure and workforce; maternal health; and substance misuse/behavioral health issues. Specific Legislation: 1.Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (Not yet introduced) 2.Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R.5557) 3.Helping Kids Cope Act (Not yet introduced) 4.Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act (Not yet introduced) 5.Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (H.R.2904/S.1448) 6.RISE from Trauma Act (Not yet introduced) 7.Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 8.Reentry Act (H.R. 2586) 9.FY 2025 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 10.FY 2026 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations 11.Farm Bill 12.Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (Not yet introduced) 13.The UNDERSTAND Act (Not yet introduced) 14.SNAP Nutrition Security Act (Not yet introduced) 15.OH SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act (Not yet introduced) 16.The TRUTH in Labeling Act (Not yet introduced) 17.Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act (H.R. 1582. S. 786) 18.Child Nutrition Reauthorization 19.Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 (S. 222/ H.R. 649) 20.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (Not yet introduced) 21.Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 (S. 1036/ H.R. 3474) 22.Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (Not yet introduced) 23.Older Americans Act Reauthorization (bill number pending) 24.Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act (Not yet introduced) 25.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization (Not yet introduced) 26.Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (Not yet introduced) 27.The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2483/S.2121) 28.The PEER Support Act (H.R.2741/S.1329) 29.The Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act (S.931/ H.R.2509) 30.The 9-8-8 Implementation Act (Not yet introduced) 31.A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis (H. Res 119/S. Res 67) 32.Local 988 Response Act (Not yet introduced) 33.Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act (Not yet introduced) 34.The Kid PROOF Act (Not yet introduced) 35.EARLY Minds Act (S.779/H.R.1735) 36.Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act (Not yet introduced) 37.Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (Not yet introduced) 38.FY 2025 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations 39.FY 2026 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations 40.FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Drug Administration 41.Public Health Funding Restoration Act (S. 786/H.R. 1715) 42.One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) 43.Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act (H.R. 3864) 44.Suicide Prevention Act (S.1062) 45.Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025 (H.R.3505) 46.Extreme Weather and Heat Response Modernization Act (H.R. 3661) 47.HMAG Act of 2025 (H.R. 3738) House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies lobbied during the quarter: House, Senate, White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, CDC, OMB, HRSA, SAMHSA, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Repeal healthcare provisions of H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act The ACAs enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits H.R. 5557, Mental Health Services for Students Act S.2556/H.R.4849, Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Calling on HHS Secretary to resign Preserve the United States Preventive Services Task Force S.Res.374, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. does not have the confidence of the Senate or of the American people to faithfully carry out the duties of his office and should be removed from his position. H.R.1197/S.1562, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act S.2621, Preventing Maternal Deaths Act S.Res.198, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities. Monitor the following: Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patent Safety and Quality Care Act Public Law 119-21, To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14, Healthcare related provisions. Medicaid, Medicare, ACA cuts H.R.4253, Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act Funding for access to reproductive healthcare H.R.3907/S.2024, ENROLL Act S.2032, Choose Medicare Act Stop Medical Profiteering and Theft Act Justice Department anticompetitive regulations related issues H.R.3063, Rural Hospital Stabilization Act H.R.3262, NURSE Act Restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Workers Act, Draft H.R.593, Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act Healthcare workforce issues Funding for SUNY Downstate hospital Impact of private equity on healthcare Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act Rural healthcare and hospital workforce challenges and related issues Supporting investments in school-based mental health professionals Healthcare high school apprenticeships Safe staffing levels at nursing homes Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare related issues Medicare drug negotiation program PBM reform Reauthorization of healthcare workforce programs Medicaid DSH Payments, Hospital funding formula Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Affordability of pharmaceuticals, generally Telehealth issues Mental health supports for educators Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Worker Act Workplace violence related issues Health Worker Shortage/Staffing Crisis Funding for Medicare low-income outreach and enrollment efforts Prevention and Public Health Fund related issues Healthcare cybersecurity related issues Safe staffing levels

H.R. 21/S. 6 - Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act H.R.1096 - HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act of 2025 H.R. 929/S. 266 - Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization H.R. 593 - Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act H.R. 879/S. 1640 - Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act H.R. 1153 - Rural America Health Corps Act H.R. 1227/S. 475 - Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act H.R. 1735/S. 779 - EARLY Minds Act H.R. 1448 - PEER for Mental Health Act H.R. 1585/S. 709 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 1909/S. 2621 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 957 - Parity Enforcement Act H.R. 2509/S. 931 - COMPLETE Care Act H.R. 4206/S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1305 - Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act H.R. 1902 - Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act H.R. 2223 - Building Capacity for Care Act H.R. 2586 - Reentry Act of 2025 H.R. 3884/S.2011 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025 H.R. 3266/S.1673 - Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2025 Mental Health Matters Act H.R. 4619 - Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act Letter to Congress in support of the Prevention and Public Health Fund Letter to Congress to extend telehealth flexibilities Letter to Congress for funding for public health research into firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH and NIJ. Letter to Congress on Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funding Letter to Congress on funding for FDAs Neurology Drug Program in FY26 Letter to Congress on funding for the BRAIN Initiative in FY26 Letter to Congress regarding school-based Medicaid programs Letters to Congress in support of Medicaid Letter to NIH regarding indirect cost caps for NIH grants Letter to HHS in response to the draft Make American Healthy Again Commission Assessment. S. 1062 - Suicide Prevention Act H.R. 912 - 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Act H.R. 2587 - Youth Mental Health Research Act H.R. 2483/S. 2121 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 539/S. 106 - Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025 H.R. 2630 - Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act H.R. 3655 - STAR Plus Scholarship Act Letter to Congress in support of NIH neuroscience research Letter to Congress to protect federal funding of maternal health programs Letter to Congress supporting the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) program Letter to Congress in support of funding for the Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program Letter to Congress in support of school mental health workforce grants Communication with Congressional offices on CCBHC funding Letter to Congress to include report language in FY26 appropriations for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and Garrett Lee Smith Youth Suicide Prevention Campus Grants Letter to Congress concerning funding for 988 lifeline LGBTQ+ youth specialized services H.R. 3890/S. 2439 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 3885 - Community TEAMS Act H.R. 3658 - 911 Community Crisis Responders Act H.R. 4745/S. 2410 - Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 3758 - Workers' Disability Benefits Parity Act H.R. 4744/S. 2445 - Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act H.R. 1867 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology H.R 4641 - Keep Kids Covered Act Letter opposing H.R. 3164 - Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act Letter to Congress to support the integrity of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Letter in response to FDA panel review of SSRIs and pregnancy Letter to HHS in response to proposed change to its interpretation of federal public benefit to include 13 additional programs as restricted Federal public benefits Letter to SAMHSA regarding reports on the redirection of FY25 funds H.R. 4681/S. 1379 - Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care (SPARC) Act H.R. 4723/S. 2446 - Mental Health for Latinos Act Conversations with Congressional offices on Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) H.R.3505 - Barriers to Suicide Act H.R. 5454/S.2879 - Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act Letters to Congress to extend the enhanced premium tax credits Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act Mental Health Emergency Needs in Disasters (MEND) Act Mental Health Career Promotion Act H.R. 5074 - Protecting Young Minds Online Act H.R. 5434/S. 2826 - 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act H.R.5509 /S.2903 - Safe Step Act H.R.5553 - CTE Student Mental Health and Wellness Act H.R. 5557 - Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R.1197 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025

H.R. 1448: PEER Mental Health Act of 2025 authorizes grants for peer mental health first aid training in schools, with a focus on rural areas. S. 906: Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act creates a pilot program for mental health peer support activities in schools. H.R. 1649: Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act enhances student mental health and telehealth services. -- H.R. 3567: Put School Counselors Where Theyre Needed Act creates a federally funded demonstration project to provide additional school counselors in low-graduation-rate Title I secondary schools. H.R. 3655: STAR Plus Scholarship Act creates a federally funded scholarship program to increase and diversify the behavioral and mental health workforce in shortage areas. S. 1895/H.R. 3534: Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2025 creates a federal matching grant program to help graduate students afford degrees in school-based mental health fields. S. 1924/H.R. 3624: Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act requires colleges and universities to provide suicide prevention contact information on student ID cards. H.R. 3939: Respond, Innovate, Support, and Empower (RISE) Act allows college students to use previous documentation as proof of disability when seeking accommodations in their courses. H.R. 4120: Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act establishes funding, programs, and reporting requirements to improve mental health and resiliency among education professionals and school staff. H.R. 5557: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025: enhances and extends school-based mental health services for students.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R.5557, Mental Health Services for Students Act ACCESS in Mental Health Act Mental Health Career Promotion Act Proposed rule on the Department of Educations priorities and definitions for discretionary grants Proposed rule for updated priorities for the Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant and School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Programs Proposed rule on the Direct Loan and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs Comments for the hearing record for the public hearing establishing negotiated rulemaking for the proposes of implementing the higher education provisions in H.R.1

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2483), all provisions related to the continued bolstered funding for substance use disorder treatment and recovery. Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act of 2025 (Not yet introduced), all provisions relating to certified community behavioral health clinics. COMPLETE Care Act (S. 931/H.R. 2509), all provisions related to providing incentives for behavioral health integration. STAR Plus Scholarship Act (H.R. 3655), all provisions related to creating a scholarship program for students pursuing a degree to provide substance use disorder treatment, mental health and behavioral health services. PEER Support Act (H.R. 2741/S. 1329), all provisions related to background screenings for peer specialists, creating a statutory definition in the Medicare program for peer specialists, and establishing the Office of Recovery. EARLY Minds Act (S. 779/H.R. 1735), all provisions related to allowing states to allocate up to five percent of their Mental Health Block Grant funding for prevention and early intervention activities. Building Capacity for Care Act (H.R. 2223), all provisions related to creating grants, loans, and loan guarantees to fund the construction, renovation, or purchase of behavioral health facilities that provide short-term inpatient care, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient care, and/or crisis stabilization. Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act (H.R. 1649), all provisions related to improving mental health services for students. PEER Mental Health Act (H.R. 1448), all provisions related to awarding grants to train teachers, school personnel, parents/caregivers and students in mental health first aid. Parity Enforcement Act (H.R. 957), all provisions related to imposing civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025 (H.R. 2639), all provisions related to providing access to healthcare services through audio-only telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries in tribal communities. Treatment and Homelessness Housing Integration Act of 2024 (H.R. 577), all provisions related to establishing a five-year demonstration program to refer qualified participants within the Continuum of Care Program to the nearest Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2025(H.R. 136), all provisions relating to requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the deaths of covered veterans who died by suicide during the last five years. Farmers First Act (H.R. 4400/S. 2282), all provisions related to grant recipients under the bill establishing referral relationships with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 5557), all provisions related to bringing mental health services to students in public schools across the country and provide federal funding for school-based mental health programs to address the nations youth mental health crisis. Campus Prevention and Recovery Services Act (Not yet introduced), all provisions related to revising the illicit drug and alcohol abuse prevention program, including by expanding the program to include efforts to prevent substance misuse on campuses Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act (Not yet introduced), all provisions related to awarding award grants to eligible entities to implement community mental wellness worker training grants.