WIC Benefits Protection Act

House Bill

H.R. 5740

119th Congress

WIC Benefits Protection Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Newhouse

Representative

Republican

WA-4

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

The Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act would require the Department of Education to encourage colleges and universities to develop and implement evidence-based plans to support students' mental health and prevent suicide on campus.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act would require the Department of Education to encourage colleges and universities to develop and implement evidence-based plans to support students' mental health and prevent suicide on campus.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act This bill requires the Department of Education to encourage institutions of higher education to develop and implement evidence-based comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill aims to improve access to mental health resources and suicide prevention programs at institutions of higher education.
It would require colleges and universities to create comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans based on proven strategies.
The plans would address issues like mental health screenings, counseling services, crisis intervention, and reducing stigma around seeking help.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would directly affect college students across the country by requiring their schools to prioritize mental health support. It could lead to expanded counseling, better training for faculty and staff, and more proactive suicide prevention measures, helping students who struggle with mental health issues get the assistance they need.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5740, 119th Congress (2025). "WIC Benefits Protection Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5740