HR 8657 — Campus Lifeline Act of 2026

Summary

Supports student-led groups on campus, including athletic teams and mental health clubs, that educate students about mental health, reduce stigma, and help peers experiencing mental health or substance use disorder warning signs.
Expands awareness initiatives for the 988 suicide prevention hotline through public outreach and coordination with states and colleges.
Requires states and institutions of higher education to list the 988 hotline on newly issued student identification cards.
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consult with the Secretaries of Education and Transportation and other agencies when developing awareness plans for suicide prevention programs.

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Sponsor (1)

Rep. Houchin, Erin (R-IN) [#9]

3 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Erin Houchin’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

Employer not reported $21,100
KIESLER POLICE SUPPLY, INC. $13,700
ELWOOD STAFFING $12,400
ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ $12,399
APOLLO $9,100

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Erin Houchin → · Outside spending →

Actions (2)

May 4, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
May 4, 2026 Introduced in House

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Text versions (1)

Introduced in House · May 4, 2026

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 4, 2026

Mrs. Houchin (for herself, Mrs. Trahan, Mr. Valadao, and Mr. Pocan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

To amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance programs for youth suicide prevention and intervention, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Campus Lifeline Act of 2026”.

SEC. 2. STUDENT-LED CAMPUS INTERVENTIONS.

Section 520E-2(b)(10) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36b(b)(10)) is amended to read as follows:

“(10) Supporting student groups on campus, including athletic teams and mental health clubs, that engage in activities to—

“(A) educate students, including activities to reduce stigma surrounding mental and behavioral health disorders, and promote mental health; and

“(B) recognize and intervene effectively and appropriately with their peers experiencing warning signs of mental health and substance use disorders.”.

SEC. 3. 988 YOUTH AWARENESS STRATEGIES.

Section 520E-3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb- 36c) is amended—

(1) in subsection (b)(4), by striking “including by” and all that follows through the semicolon at the end and inserting “including by—

“(A) conducting an awareness initiative and ongoing outreach to the public; and

“(B) coordinating with and encouraging States and institutions of higher education to list the 988 hotline on newly issued identification cards.”; and

(2) in subsection (c)—

(A) in paragraph (1), by striking “and maintaining the suicide prevention hotline under subsection

(b)(2),” and inserting “, maintaining the suicide prevention hotline under subsection (b)(2), and improving awareness of the program under subsection

(b)(4),”;

(B) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting “, including awareness activities under subsection (b)(4),” after “the program”; and

(C) in paragraph (3)—

(i) by striking “In developing” and inserting the following:

“(A) Developing requirements for crisis centers and backup centers.—In developing”; and

(ii) by adding at the end the following:

“(B) Developing a plan for awareness activities.— In developing a plan for awareness activities under subsection (b)(4), the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Transportation, and the heads of other relevant departments and agencies.”. <all>

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