Border Patrol Recruitment Enhancement Act

Senate Bill

S. 2163

119th Congress

Border Patrol Recruitment Enhancement Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 25, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Wood Hassan

Senator

Democratic

NH

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This bill aims to help college students with mental health issues and substance use disorders. It requires the Department of Education to gather information from students and study the challenges they face. The bill also directs the Department to provide guidance to colleges on how to comply with laws and support these students.

Latest Action

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

SponsorMargaret Wood Hassan (D-NH)

Introduced6/25/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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Border Patrol Recruitment Enhancement Act

This bill aims to help college students with mental health issues and substance use disorders. It requires the Department of Education to gather information from students and study the challenges they face. The bill also directs the Department to provide guida

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This bill aims to help college students with mental health issues and substance use disorders. It requires the Department of Education to gather information from students and study the challenges they face. The bill also directs the Department to provide guidance to colleges on how to comply with laws and support these students.

Bill Number: 2163
Sponsor: Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH)
Introduced: 6/25/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Policy Area: Education

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Title: Border Patrol Recruitment Enhancement Act
Bill Number: 2163
Sponsor: Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced: 6/25/2025
Summary: This bill aims to help college students with mental health issues and substance use disorders. It requires the Department of Education to gather information from students and study the challenges they face. The bill also directs the Department to provide guidance to colleges on how to comply with la

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to help college students with mental health issues and substance use disorders. It requires the Department of Education to gather information from students and study the challenges they face. The bill also directs the Department to provide guidance to colleges on how to comply with laws and support these students.

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

Requires the Department of Education to collect information from college students about mental health and substance use disorders
Directs the Department to conduct a study on the challenges students with these issues face
Instructs the Department to issue guidance to colleges on complying with laws and supporting students with mental health disabilities or substance use disorders
Focuses on ensuring colleges do not discriminate against students with these conditions

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would directly impact college students struggling with mental health or substance abuse problems. It could lead to colleges implementing better policies and programs to support these students and ensure they are not unfairly treated. Ultimately, this could improve access to mental health resources and reduce stigma for a vulnerable student population.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2163, 119th Congress (2025). "Border Patrol Recruitment Enhancement Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2163

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