Do No Harm in Medicaid Act

House Bill

H.R. 498

119th Congress

Do No Harm in Medicaid Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Crenshaw

Representative

Republican

TX-2

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill requires the federal government to take steps to protect the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a crucial service that connects people in mental health emergencies to trained counselors. It mandates that the government monitor and report on cybersecurity threats to the lifeline, ensuring this important resource remains secure and available to those who need it.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the federal government to take steps to protect the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a crucial service that connects people in mental health emergencies to trained counselors. It mandates that the government monitor and report on cybersecurity threats to the lifeline, ensuring this important resource remains secure and available to those who need it.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to undertake efforts to protect the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline from cybersecurity threats. (The lifeline is a three-digit number that connects callers in suicidal crisis or mental health distress to a national network of crisis centers.) The bill also expands related reporting requirements. Specifically, the network administrator for the lifeline must report identified cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities to SAMHSA, and the Government Accountability Office must conduct a study that evaluates cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with the lifeline and report the findings to Congress.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to protect the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline from cybersecurity threats
Expands reporting requirements for the lifeline's network administrator to notify SAMHSA of any identified cybersecurity incidents or vulnerabilities
Directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study evaluating the cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with the 9-8-8 lifeline

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would help ensure the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a critical resource for people experiencing mental health emergencies, remains secure and accessible. This would benefit anyone who needs to use the lifeline, including those struggling with suicidal thoughts, depression, or other mental health crises. Protecting the lifeline from cybersecurity threats would help maintain this important service for communities across the United States.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Computer security and identity theft

Congressional oversight

Emergency communications systems

Government information and archives

Government studies and investigations

Mental health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

498, 119th Congress (2025). "Do No Harm in Medicaid Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-498