Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4253

119th Congress

Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dusty Johnson

Representative

Republican

SD

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill would name a post office in Goose Creek, South Carolina after Lucille Simmons Whipper, a local civil rights leader and community advocate.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

SponsorDusty Johnson (R-SD)

Introduced10/24/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025

This bill would name a post office in Goose Creek, South Carolina after Lucille Simmons Whipper, a local civil rights leader and community advocate.

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This bill would name a post office in Goose Creek, South Carolina after Lucille Simmons Whipper, a local civil rights leader and community advocate.

Bill Number: 4253
Sponsor: Dusty Johnson (R-SD)
Introduced: 10/24/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Fact Sheet

Title: Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025
Bill Number: 4253
Sponsor: Dusty Johnson (R-SD)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 10/24/2025
Summary: This bill would name a post office in Goose Creek, South Carolina after Lucille Simmons Whipper, a local civil rights leader and community advocate.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would name a post office in Goose Creek, South Carolina after Lucille Simmons Whipper, a local civil rights leader and community advocate.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 307 N Goose Creek Blvd in Goose Creek, South Carolina, as the "Lucille Simmons Whipper Post Office Building."

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 307 N Goose Creek Blvd in Goose Creek, South Carolina as the 'Lucille Simmons Whipper Post Office Building'.
Lucille Simmons Whipper was a prominent civil rights activist and community leader in the Goose Creek area.
Naming a post office after Whipper would honor her legacy and contributions to the local community.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, the post office in Goose Creek, South Carolina would be officially named after Lucille Simmons Whipper, recognizing her important role in the community. This change would primarily affect residents of Goose Creek, who would have a local landmark named after a respected civil rights leader from their area.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Congressional tributes

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Postal service

South Carolina

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4253, 119th Congress (2025). "Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4253

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