RISE from Trauma Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 6625
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-12-11: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-29T20:58:47Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the Legislation
The RISE from Trauma Act aims to enhance the identification, prevention, and support for infants, children, youth, and their families who have experienced or are at risk of trauma, including from violence, substance use, toxic stress, or adverse events like poverty and discrimination. It focuses on building community resilience through coordinated efforts, workforce training, and evidence-based interventions to improve health, education, and social outcomes.
Key Provisions
The bill is divided into two titles: Title I: Community Programming and Title II: Workforce Development. It authorizes new grants, expands existing programs, and funds training initiatives, primarily through amendments to the Public Health Service Act and other laws.
Title I: Community Programming
- Sec. 101: Local Coordinating Bodies – Awards grants (up to $6 million each, for 4 years) to states, localities, tribes, or nonprofits to form multi-stakeholder groups (requiring representatives from at least 5 categories, such as health agencies, schools, and community organizations) to address trauma. Funds can support needs assessments, data collection, training, strategic planning, service delivery, and sustainability efforts. Priority goes to high-trauma areas (e.g., high overdose or violence rates). Authorizes $600 million annually from FY2026–2033.
- Sec. 102: Expansion of Performance Partnership Pilots – Expands pilots (up to 10 new ones) using federal funds across agencies to test innovative approaches for trauma-affected youth, including those in child welfare, juvenile justice, or facing discrimination. Extends program through FY2029 and requires OMB guidance on implementation.
- Sec. 103: Hospital-Based Interventions – Grants to hospitals (including tribal ones) for trauma-informed care to reduce readmissions after overdoses, suicide attempts, or violent injuries. Includes screening, counseling, case management, and partnerships with community groups. Requires outcome reporting and CMS evaluation of reimbursement options.
- Sec. 104: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) – Reauthorizes and expands NCTSN to include collaboration on evidence-based resources and allows grantees to provide both training and services. Authorizes $93.9 million annually from FY2026–2030.
- Sec. 105: Trauma Support in Schools – Reauthorizes grants for school-based trauma services through FY2030.
- Sec. 106: CDC Surveillance – Increases funding for CDC data collection on trauma to $9 million annually from FY2026–2030.
Title II: Workforce Development
- Sec. 201: Interagency Task Force – Extends the task force on trauma-informed care through 2031.
- Sec. 202: Recruitment from High-Trauma Communities – Directs HHS to prioritize recruiting individuals from affected communities into health workforce programs and partner with community organizations.
- Sec. 203: National Health Service Corps Funding – Adds $50 million annually from FY2026–2030 for placements in schools and community settings serving trauma-affected populations.
- Sec. 204: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Training – Grants to higher education institutions, hospitals, or professional associations to create training institutes for mental health professionals specializing in early childhood trauma. Emphasizes cultural responsiveness, scholarships for underrepresented groups, and community-based training. Authorizes $25 million annually from FY2026–2030.
- Sec. 205: Trauma-Informed Education Training – Amends the Higher Education Act to require teacher preparation programs (via partnerships) to include trauma-informed strategies, such as recognizing trauma signs, promoting social-emotional learning, and alternatives to punitive discipline (e.g., restorative justice). Prioritizes training for educators in alternative settings like juvenile justice or for homeless youth.
- Sec. 206: Tools for Front-Line Providers – Requires HHS to develop user-friendly toolkits within 18 months for providers (e.g., teachers, social workers, law enforcement) on identifying and responding to trauma, building safe environments, and preventing provider burnout.
- Sec. 207: Children Exposed to Violence Initiative – DOJ grants ($11 million annually from FY2026–2030) to states, localities, tribes, or nonprofits for awareness campaigns, training parents/professionals, and community coordination to prevent trauma from violence/substance use. Prioritizes poly-victimization (multiple traumas).
- Sec. 208: Law Enforcement Trauma Center – Establishes a DOJ coordinating center to train law enforcement on trauma-informed interactions with children/youth (e.g., de-escalation, referrals to services). Includes grants ($6 million annually) for training and partnerships. Authorizes $2 million annually for center operations from FY2026–2030.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Amendments and Reauthorizations: Inserts new sections into the Public Health Service Act (e.g., for coordinating bodies and hospital interventions); extends/expands pilots under the 2014 Appropriations Act; reauthorizes NCTSN, school grants, CDC surveillance, and the interagency task force with increased funding and broader scopes (e.g., allowing NCTSN grantees to deliver services directly).
- New Programs: Introduces the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Leadership Program, Children Exposed to Violence Initiative, and Law Enforcement Trauma Coordinating Center.
- Workforce Enhancements: Adds trauma-specific priorities to the Higher Education Act's teacher training grants and National Health Service Corps funding; mandates recruitment from high-trauma communities in health programs.
- Equity Focus: Emphasizes culturally responsive services for underserved groups (e.g., communities of color, tribes) and data disaggregation by race/age.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: Increases responsibilities and funding for HHS (e.g., grant administration, evaluations), CDC (surveillance), DOJ (grants, center), DOE (teacher training), and OMB (pilot guidance). Requires interagency coordination, potentially streamlining trauma responses but adding administrative burdens.
- Citizens: Improves access to trauma screening, mental health services, and support in schools, hospitals, and communities, especially for low-income, minority, or high-risk families. Could reduce readmissions, school dropouts, justice involvement, and long-term health issues like addiction or mental illness.
- International Relations: No direct impacts; focuses on domestic U.S. programs, including tribal support.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Children, Youth, and Families: Primary beneficiaries, particularly those in high-trauma environments (e.g., exposed to violence, poverty, substance use, or systems like child welfare/juvenile justice).
- Communities and Nonprofits: Local groups, faith-based organizations, and tribes receiving grants for coordination and services.
- Healthcare and Education Providers: Hospitals, schools, mental health professionals, and early childhood educators gaining training, tools, and funding.
- Law Enforcement and Justice Systems: Officers and agencies trained in trauma-informed practices to better support victims/witnesses.
- Government Entities: Federal agencies (HHS, DOJ, CDC, DOE) and state/local/tribal governments implementing programs.
- Workforce Participants: Underrepresented individuals from affected communities recruited into health/education roles.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Promotes evidence-based, trauma-informed practices across sectors, potentially reducing liability in child welfare/justice by emphasizing alternatives to punitive measures (e.g., no corporal punishment). Ensures tribal sovereignty through inclusive eligibility (e.g., Indian Self-Determination Act definitions). Requires evaluations and reporting, enhancing accountability without new mandates on states.
- Constitutional: Aligns with equal protection by prioritizing equity for discriminated/oppressed groups; no apparent conflicts with federalism, as it uses grants and incentives rather than coercive requirements.
- Political: Signals bipartisan focus on public health and social services (introduced by Reps. Davis and Steil), with significant fiscal commitments ($ billions authorized). Could influence future budgets for mental health/violence prevention, addressing root causes like intergenerational trauma amid rising overdose/violence rates, but implementation depends on appropriations.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (3)
Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]
Recent Actions
- 2025-12-11: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-12-11: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-12-11: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-12-11: Introduced in House
- 2025-12-11: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion from Trauma Act — issued 2025-12-11 — PDF (35 pages)