Fisher House Availability Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3726

119th Congress

Fisher House Availability Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Representative

Republican

IA-1

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

The Student Mental Health Rights Act requires the Department of Education to study mental health and substance use issues at colleges and universities, and provide guidance to help schools follow federal laws and support students with mental health or substance use disorders.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

SponsorMariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)

Introduced6/4/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

ChamberHouse

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Fisher House Availability Act of 2025

The Student Mental Health Rights Act requires the Department of Education to study mental health and substance use issues at colleges and universities, and provide guidance to help schools follow federal laws and support students with mental health or substanc

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The Student Mental Health Rights Act requires the Department of Education to study mental health and substance use issues at colleges and universities, and provide guidance to help schools follow federal laws and support students with mental health or substance use disorders.

Bill Number: 3726
Sponsor: Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
Introduced: 6/4/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Policy Area: Education

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Fact Sheet

Title: Fisher House Availability Act of 2025
Bill Number: 3726
Sponsor: Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced: 6/4/2025
Summary: The Student Mental Health Rights Act requires the Department of Education to study mental health and substance use issues at colleges and universities, and provide guidance to help schools follow federal laws and support students with mental health or substance use disorders.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Student Mental Health Rights Act requires the Department of Education to study mental health and substance use issues at colleges and universities, and provide guidance to help schools follow federal laws and support students with mental health or substance use disorders.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Student Mental Health Rights Act This bill addresses mental health and substance use at institutions of higher education (IHEs). Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to solicit information from students and conduct a study on mental health disabilities and substance use disorders at IHEs. In addition, ED must issue guidance on IHEs' (1) compliance with federal law on mental health, (2) legal obligations to students with mental health disabilities and students with substance use disorders, and (3) policies that may have a discriminatory impact on such students.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill directs the Department of Education to gather information from students about mental health and substance use on college campuses.
It requires the Department to issue guidance to colleges on complying with laws related to mental health, their obligations to students with mental health or substance use issues, and policies that may discriminate against these students.
The goal is to better understand the challenges students face and ensure colleges are providing the necessary support and accommodations.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would directly impact college students across the country, helping to identify and address mental health and substance use challenges they face. It could lead to improved policies, resources, and support services at universities to better support student wellbeing and academic success.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3726, 119th Congress (2025). "Fisher House Availability Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3726

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