Youth Mental Health Research Act

119th Congress Introduced by Joyce Beatty and 13 co-sponsors

HR 2587 would authorize federal youth mental health research funding and interagency coordination to study prevalence, risk factors, prevention, and treatment options.

Introduced in House

Overview and Status

Bill number: HR 2587

Title: Youth Mental Health Research Act

Status: Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives

Introduced: April 1, 2025

Committee action (to date): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (2025-04-01)

Sponsors:

Primary: Bonnie Watson Coleman
Cosponsors: Angie Craig, Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Related legislation: S 1266 (companion bill in the Senate)

Purpose and Intent

The bill’s title indicates a focus on advancing research related to youth mental health. The specific objectives, definitions, and activities to be authorized or established would be found in the text of the bill. Based on the title, the act would likely aim to improve understanding of mental health issues among young people, support data-driven approaches, and enhance prevention or treatment research. (Note: Exact provisions are not provided in the summary you shared.)

Key Provisions (Known and Potential Areas)

At this stage, the exact statutory provisions are not included in the briefing you provided. In bills of this nature, typical elements often include:

Authorization of federal research initiatives related to youth mental health (e.g., grants, program funding, or new research centers).
Establishment or enhancement of interagency coordination among agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Department of Education.
Data collection standards, surveillance, and research data accessibility while safeguarding privacy.
Grants or contracts to universities, medical centers, and other research institutions to study prevalence, risk factors, prevention, early intervention, and treatment options for youth mental health.
periodic reporting requirements to Congress on progress, findings, and outcomes.
Provisions related to child and adolescent privacy, consent, and ethical considerations in research.

Note: The above bullets reflect common components of youth mental health research bills. The exact language and provisions would be in the bill text.

Who Would Be Affected

Researchers, universities, hospitals, and other research institutions conducting pediatric and adolescent mental health studies.

Federal agencies involved in health research and public health surveillance (e.g., NIH, CDC, Department of Education).

Potential beneficiaries include youth and families through improved understanding, prevention, and treatment options for mental health conditions.

Stakeholders in mental health policy and pediatric care would be interested in outcome data and funding streams.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced in the House on April 1, 2025 and immediately referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

A companion Senate bill exists (S 1266), indicating potential parallel consideration in the Senate if the House advances the measure.

No additional committee votes, amendments, or floor actions are listed in the information provided.

Next Steps for Readers

To understand the bill’s exact impact, obtain the full text and any summary released by the sponsor or committee.

Track committee reports, potential amendments, and fiscal analyses (done by Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation or the appropriate budget office).

Compare HR 2587 with its Senate companion S 1266 to anticipate alignment or differences between chambers.

If you’d like, I can update this summary with the actual bill text and specific provisions once they’re available.

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