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Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act

9/30/2025, 11:35 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5353

This bill, designated as H.R. 5353 in the 119th Congress, aims to compel the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a pilot program that aids evidence-based mental health peer support initiatives for students.

Current Status of Bill HR 5353

Bill HR 5353 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 15, 2025. Bill HR 5353 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 15, 2025.  Bill HR 5353's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5353

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5353

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5353

Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act
Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a pilot program to support evidence-based mental health peer support activities for students.

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