RISE from Trauma Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 6625 RISE from Trauma Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/7/2026, 6:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6625

The "RISE from Trauma Act" was introduced in the 119th Congress on December 11, 2025. The bill aims to address issues related to trauma by providing support and resources for individuals affected by traumatic experiences. Specific provisions within the bill focus on increasing access to mental health services, enhancing trauma-informed care practices, and implementing programs to assist communities in responding to trauma. The bill emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the impact of trauma on individuals and communities, proposing actionable measures to improve support systems and promote healing. To access the full text of the bill, including detailed provisions, visit the official PDF version linked at "https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6625/BILLS-119hr6625ih.pdf".

Congressional Summary of HR 6625

Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion from Trauma Act or the RISE from Trauma Act

This bill reauthorizes, establishes, and expands programs to support youth and families who have experienced, or may experience, trauma.

The bill reauthorizes

the National Child Traumatic Stress Network through FY2030,
school-based grants to increase access to trauma-support and mental health services through FY2030,
public health data collection about adverse childhood experiences through FY2030, and
a task force on trauma-informed care through FY2031.

It also establishes grants for

multi-sector demonstration projects to mitigate trauma and toxic stress;
improving outcomes for hospital patients who experience drug overdoses, suicide attempts, or violent injury; and
clinical training in infant and early childhood mental health.

Additionally, the bill authorizes (1) federal agencies to use specified discretionary funds for pilot projects to address traumatic exposures among children, and (2) Department of Justice (DOJ) grants to prevent trauma in children by reducing their exposure to violence and trauma.

Further, the Department of Health and Human Services must provide resources for training frontline service providers and certain community members about trauma, toxic stress, and resilience. In addition, DOJ must establish a national center to disseminate resources to law enforcement agencies to improve interactions with youth and families who are exposed to violence and trauma.

The bill also incorporates trauma-informed practices in programs for health care professional education, health care access, and educators.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6625

Bill HR 6625 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 11, 2025. Bill HR 6625 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on December 11, 2025. Bill HR 6625's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, 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 December 11, 2025