Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025

Bill Number

H.R. 3757

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 1

Policy Area

Health

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2025-06-05: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Last Updated

2026-07-03T08:06:26Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

The Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025 aims to support the mental health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ+), nonbinary, intersex, and Two Spirit youth (collectively referred to as LGBTQ+ youth in this summary) and their families. It does this by funding specialized services, research, and resources while explicitly prohibiting the use of federal funds for harmful practices like conversion therapy (efforts to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity).

Key Provisions

• Grant Program: The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, will award grants to eligible organizations (such as nonprofits, schools, or health providers) to improve mental health and substance abuse outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth.
• Allowed Uses of Funds include:
• Providing mental health, behavioral health, and crisis intervention services, including trauma-informed care (care sensitive to past trauma).
• Offering cultural competency training for caregivers (training on understanding and respecting diverse identities).
• Developing and sharing resources for youth, families, and caregivers.
• Creating evidence-based practices (proven effective methods) for a federal resource center.
• Collecting data on LGBTQ+ youth mental health.
• Issuing guidelines to prevent bullying in schools.
• Integrating mental health services into schools.
• Setting up patient navigator programs (guides to help access care).
• Promoting family acceptance and support models.

• Prohibition on Conversion Therapy: Grant recipients cannot use funds for:
• Providing conversion therapy.
• Advertising it or claiming it changes orientation/gender identity or is harmless.
• Assisting or facilitating it for pay.
• Directing people to such services.

Conversion therapy is defined as paid practices seeking to alter sexual orientation, gender identity, or related attractions/behaviors, but excludes supportive care like gender transition assistance or identity exploration without change efforts. Products/services tied to it are also restricted unless protected by the First Amendment (free speech rights).

• Restoration and Update of Reports: Within one year of enactment, HHS must restore, review, and update reports from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website (as of January 19, 2025) focused on LGBTQ+ individuals' mental health. Updates prioritize filling gaps and exclude any promoting conversion therapy.

• Federal Survey: HHS must create and conduct a national survey on psychological distress, mental illness, and care access among LGBTQ+ youth, potentially integrating it into the existing National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
• Includes strong privacy rules: Data is confidential, used only for statistics, with penalties (fines, lawsuits) for unauthorized disclosure. Respondents are notified of their rights.

• Report on Foster Care and Social Services: Within 180 days of enactment, HHS must start a report (due to Congress in 2 years) on mental health care and cultural competency for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care or federal social services programs, in consultation with relevant agencies.

• Funding: Authorizes $20 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to implement the program.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Adds a new section (520O) to Subpart 3 of Part B, Title V of the Public Health Service Act (which covers mental health services), creating a dedicated grant program for LGBTQ+ youth—previously, no such targeted federal funding existed.
• Mandates restoration of SAMHSA reports removed from the website, addressing a gap in federal resources.
• Introduces the first federal statutory definition and funding ban on conversion therapy in mental health programs, building on but expanding existing state-level restrictions.
• Enhances privacy protections for surveys beyond standard federal rules, adding civil remedies (like lawsuits for damages) for breaches.

Potential Impacts

• On Government Agencies: HHS and SAMHSA will gain new responsibilities for grant administration, surveys, reports, and data management, potentially increasing workload and requiring new staff or partnerships. Schools and social services may need to adapt to integrate services and guidelines.
• On Citizens: LGBTQ+ youth and families could access more tailored mental health support, reducing risks like suicide or substance abuse from discrimination. Broader society benefits from anti-bullying measures and family resources, potentially lowering long-term healthcare costs. However, implementation depends on funding allocation.
• On International Relations: No direct impact, as the bill focuses on domestic U.S. health policy.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• LGBTQ+ Youth and Families: Primary beneficiaries through improved services, support, and protections.
• Mental Health Providers and Organizations: Eligible for grants to deliver care, training, and resources.
• Schools and Educators: Required to adopt bullying prevention and integrate services.
• Foster Care and Social Services Systems: Subject to new reporting and competency standards.
• HHS/SAMHSA Officials: Responsible for oversight, surveys, and updates.
• Congress: Receives reports and authorizes funding, influencing future appropriations.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal: The conversion therapy ban creates enforceable restrictions on federal funds, potentially influencing state laws or lawsuits over therapy practices. The survey's privacy provisions strengthen data protection (beyond HIPAA, the health privacy law) with private rights to sue, deterring misuse.
• Constitutional: Explicitly carves out First Amendment protections for certain products/services in the conversion therapy definition, avoiding free speech challenges while targeting paid harmful practices.
• Political: Reinforces federal support for LGBTQ+ rights amid debates on youth protections, likely sparking partisan divides—supporters see it as equity advancement, critics may view the therapy ban as overreach. It prioritizes evidence-based care, aligning with broader mental health reform efforts.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]

Cosponsors (159)

Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17], Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large], Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32], Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42], Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large], Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6], Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6], Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37], Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11], Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12], Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18] and 109 more

Recent Actions

• 2025-06-05: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2025-06-05: Introduced in House
• 2025-06-05: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025 — issued 2025-06-05 — PDF (11 pages)