What does Preamble of 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025 do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to dedicate sufficient resources for the support of LGBTQ+ youth seeking help from the 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline. The bill's purpose is to support LGBTQ+ youth utilizing the 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline.

What does SHORT TITLE. of 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes findings related to LGBTQ+ youth and suicide prevention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 45% of high school students who seriously considered suicide in 2021 identified as LGBTQ+. The Specialized Services for LGBTQ+ youth within the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline have received nearly 1,500,000 contacts. LGBTQ+ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers. The Specialized Services for LGBTQ+ youth provide training addressing LGBTQ+ specific challenges and needs.

What does SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE SERVICES FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH. of 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 520E-3(b) of the Public Health Service Act. The amendment adds a new paragraph (6) requiring the dedication of sufficient resources to establish, re-establish, operate, and maintain specialized services, known as the Press 3 option or Integrated Voice Response (IVR), for LGBTQ+ youth seeking help from the suicide prevention hotline. The amendment to Section 520E-3(f) of the Public Health Service Act requires the Secretary to reserve not less than 9 percent of appropriated funds for carrying out the specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth. These specialized services are intended to support youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ+).

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988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/19/2026 · Introduced: 9/17/2025

Author: Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires the 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline to establish and maintain specialized services, accessible via a 'Press 3' option, specifically for LGBTQ+ youth.
It mandates that at least 9% of funds appropriated for the 9-8-8 hotline be reserved for these specialized LGBTQ+ youth services.
The legislation aims to bolster support for LGBTQ+ youth utilizing the 9-8-8 hotline, recognizing their disproportionately higher risk of suicidal ideation and attempts.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 5434(In Committee)Official page

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