Rep. Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act to Fund Specialized Crisis Support
This bill is currently in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not seen any action since September 2025, which means it has been stalled for about nine months. The committee must review the bill before it can move forward, but most bills do not receive a vote at this stage.
The bill has support from both parties, which helps its chances. However, many bills about specific social groups face tough debates in a divided Congress.
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The bill specifically references high school students in its findings, noting that 45% of students who seriously considered suicide in 2021 identified as LGBTQ+. School-age youth who are struggling with their identity or facing bullying would have continued access to counselors trained to help with these specific challenges through the 988 hotline.
“according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 45 percent of high school students who seriously considered attempting suicide in 2021 identified as LGBTQ+”
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski introduced a bipartisan bill to re-establish national emergency suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth. The bill would codify the 'Press 3' option into law and require HHS to maintain specialized services for this high-risk population.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act, calling for HHS to dedicate sufficient resources to the crisis lifeline. The measure directs the agency to reserve at least 9% of overall funding for specialized services, including the 'press 3' option for callers.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025
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