introduce the National Parent & Youth Helpline Act, legislation to expand access to critical mental health support and prevention services for families across the country. The legislation would establish a national helpline that provides free 24/7 emotional support, crisis assistance, and resources for parents
Norma Torres introduced the National Parent & Youth Helpline Act to establish a national helpline for free 24/7 emotional support, crisis assistance, and family resources.
Occurrences
Congresswoman Torres introduced the National Parent & Youth Helpline Act ... The legislation would establish a national helpline that provides free 24/7 emotional support, crisis assistance, and resources for parents, caregivers, and youth to help families navigate challenges before they escalate into crisis.
Mrs. Torres of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.
Evidence
Last Action Date Listed: March 27, 2026. Action: Mrs. Torres of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. Sponsors: Norma J. Torres (CA). Short Title: National Parent and Youth Helpline Act. Full Title: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a grant program to support the establishment of a national, toll-free telephone helpline to provide information and assistance to parents, caregivers, and youth to prevent child abuse and strengthen families.
Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) joined Parents Anonymous and families to introduce the National Parent & Youth Helpline Act, legislation to expand access to critical mental health support and prevention services for families across the country. The legislation would establish a national helpline that provides free 24/7 emotional support, crisis assistance, and resources for parents, caregivers, and youth.
GovInfo's official bill record shows Rep. Norma J. Torres introduced H.R. 8156, the National Parent and Youth Helpline Act, and that the bill was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Assessments
Primary federal records show Norma J. Torres introduced H.R. 8156, the National Parent and Youth Helpline Act, on March 27, 2026, and the bill was referred to committee. That is a serious legislative effort directly attributable to her. But the evidence does not show enactment of the bill or establishment of the national 24/7 helpline itself. Because Torres remains in office and the measure was introduced in the current Congress, the outcome is not yet clearly failed, but it also is not delivered.