- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Jan 6, 2026
What it does
The Hope Heals Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to assess how Executive departments can improve coordination, information sharing, and awareness efforts related to mental health crisis prevention, including evaluating the distribution of validated screening tools like the PHQ–3. The assessment must be completed within 180 days of enactment and involve coordination with the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs, Defense, and Education, as well as consultation with mental health experts and academic institutions. Following the assessment, the Secretary must submit a report with recommendations to specified congressional committees, and each Executive department is…
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