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To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans, and for other purposes.
6/6/2026, 3:33 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8978
H.R. 8978, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 21, 2026, aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to enhance the promotion of comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8978
Bill HR 8978 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8978 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8978's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of May 21, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8978
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8978
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8978
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans, and for other purposes.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans, and for other purposes.
Comments
Eren Garner
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3 months ago
Why does this bill matter? Who does it really help or hurt? #confused
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8978
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