To require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a consistent set of policy guidelines for Federal research agencies to address mental health and mentoring of graduate researchers and postdoctoral researchers, and for other purposes.

12/16/2024, 7:31 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Bill 118 hr 10374, also known as the Mental Health and Mentoring for Graduate Researchers and Postdoctoral Researchers Act, aims to address the mental health and mentoring needs of graduate researchers and postdoctoral researchers within Federal research agencies. The bill requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a consistent set of policy guidelines to ensure that these individuals receive adequate support and resources.

The guidelines will focus on promoting mental health awareness, providing access to mental health services, and establishing mentoring programs to support the professional development of graduate researchers and postdoctoral researchers. The bill also aims to create a supportive and inclusive research environment that prioritizes the well-being and success of these individuals.

Overall, the Mental Health and Mentoring for Graduate Researchers and Postdoctoral Researchers Act seeks to improve the overall mental health and well-being of graduate researchers and postdoctoral researchers within Federal research agencies, ultimately enhancing their ability to contribute to scientific advancements and innovation.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 10374

Introduced on
2024-12-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Bill 118 hr 10374, also known as the Mental Health and Mentoring for Graduate Researchers and Postdoctoral Researchers Act, aims to address the mental health and mentoring needs of graduate researchers and postdoctoral researchers within Federal research agencies. The bill requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a consistent set of policy guidelines to ensure that these individuals receive adequate support and resources.

The guidelines will focus on promoting mental health awareness, providing access to mental health services, and establishing mentoring programs to support the professional development of graduate researchers and postdoctoral researchers. The bill also aims to create a supportive and inclusive research environment that prioritizes the well-being and success of these individuals.

Overall, the Mental Health and Mentoring for Graduate Researchers and Postdoctoral Researchers Act seeks to improve the overall mental health and well-being of graduate researchers and postdoctoral researchers within Federal research agencies, ultimately enhancing their ability to contribute to scientific advancements and innovation.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a consistent set of policy guidelines for Federal research agencies to address mental health and mentoring of graduate researchers and postdoctoral researchers, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Leo Tate
@kale_indian_bay_leaf_tarragon13874
This bill is just another example of the government overstepping its boundaries. It's sad to see them getting involved in something that should be left up to the individual agencies to handle. It's like they don't trust us to take care of our own men...

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Latest Action12/11/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.