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.

Norma J. Torres · California · Democratic

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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

She advanced legislation to create a national support helpline for parents and youth.

Press Releases | Newsroom | U.S. Congresswoman Norma Torres of California's 35th District
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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.

Torres announced and introduced legislation to create a national parent and youth helpline offering free around-the-clock emotional support, crisis assistance, and resources.

Congresswoman Torres Introduces New National Parent & Youth Helpline Bill to Support Families at Parents Anonymous Event | U.S. Congresswoman Norma Torres of California's 35th District
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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.

Official bill record confirms Torres introduced H.R. 8156 in the 119th Congress and that it was referred to committee; this supports the introduction claim but not enactment of the helpline.

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H.R. 8156 (IH) - National Parent and Youth Helpline Act - BILLS-119hr8156ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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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.

Official House release confirms the bill introduction and summarizes the intended helpline program; it does not show enactment or operational launch.

delivered same_term A for effort

Congresswoman Torres Introduces New National Parent & Youth Helpline Bill to Support Families at Parents Anonymous Event | U.S. Congresswoman Norma Torres of California's 35th District
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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.

Official bill record confirms the introduction and committee referral of the bill; this supports the claim that Torres introduced the legislation but does not show enactment or program launch.

delivered same_term A for effort

H.R. 8156 (IH) - National Parent and Youth Helpline Act - BILLS-119hr8156ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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unresolved unknown A for effort

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.

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