Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2026
Reps. Pettersen and Yakym Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Youth Suicide Prevention in Schools
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has bipartisan support from both a Democrat and a Republican, which helps its chances. However, it is still in the early stages and needs to pass through committees.
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Tribal communities are specifically included as eligible entities for demonstration program funding. Organizations designated by Indian Tribes can apply for grants, which could help address disproportionately high youth suicide rates in many Native communities. The bill also requires coordination with tribal educational agencies.
“a public organization or private nonprofit organization designated by a State or Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act)”
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Yakym Introduces Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act
Indiana Congressman Rudy Yakym and Colorado Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at preventing youth suicide. The Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2026 would direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop evidence-based strategies focused on education, awareness and prevention efforts for young people.
Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2026
Bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Rudy Yakym and Brittany Pettersen aims to address the youth mental health crisis by funding evidence-based suicide prevention strategies in schools. The bill prioritizes local flexibility and requires rigorous evaluation of program effectiveness to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent on methods that successfully reduce suicide risk among adolescents.
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Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2026
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