Support legislation to expand access to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and strengthen campus mental health resources.

I’m glad to help lead this effort with Reps. Houchin, Trahan, and Valadao.

Pocan says he will help lead the Campus Lifeline Act effort to expand 988 access and campus mental health support.

Houchin, Trahan, Valadao, Pocan Introduce Bipartisan Campus Lifeline Act | Congresswoman Erin Houchin
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"Mrs. Houchin (for herself, Mrs. Trahan, Mr. Valadao, and Mr. Pocan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce"

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official bill text shows Pocan was part of the group introducing H.R. 8657 and that the bill was referred to committee. No enacted-law evidence was found in the Sept. 18-20, 2026 lookback, so this is concrete effort but unresolved.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H.R. 8657 (IH) - Campus Lifeline Act of 2026
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"This bipartisan bill would mandate the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline be printed on new driver’s licenses and student ID cards to help connect teens and young adults with mental health resources. It would also expand Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Memorial Grants to include peer-to-peer early intervention activities by student groups."

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): A House member press release describes the legislation as covering both parts of the commitment: 988 access/awareness and campus mental health resources. It records effort, but not enactment.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Congressman Valadao Joins Bipartisan Delegation to Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention Resources | U.S. Congressman David Valadao
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