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To amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to improve trauma support services and mental health care for children and youth in educational settings, and for other purposes.

2/12/2026, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7497

H.R. 7497, introduced in the 119th Congress on February 11, 2026, aims to amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. The bill focuses on enhancing trauma support services and mental health care for children and youth within educational settings, among other purposes outlined in the legislation.

Current Status of Bill HR 7497

Bill HR 7497 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2026. Bill HR 7497 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2026.  Bill HR 7497's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 11, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7497

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
20
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7497

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7497

To amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to improve trauma support services and mental health care for children and youth in educational settings, and for other purposes.
To amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to improve trauma support services and mental health care for children and youth in educational settings, and for other purposes.

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