Increase the number of mental health professionals available to students in public schools.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025?
The Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025, known as H.R. 4253, has remained in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since June 29, 2025. The committee members must choose to hold a vote for the bill to advance, but most bills in this position never receive a hearing. This lack of committee action is the standard way most legislation ends in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025 (H.R. 4253 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since June 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7108 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7108 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.