988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025
September 17, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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The bill mandates a specific funding floor of 9% of the 988 hotline's budget to be dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth support services, ensuring these specialized resources remain operational.
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LGBTQ+ youth
The bill mandates the continued operation and funding of specialized crisis support services tailored to their specific needs.
Department of Health and Human Services
The agency is required to allocate at least 9% of the 988 hotline's annual budget to specialized LGBTQ+ services.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- The bill mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services dedicate sufficient resources to maintain specialized 988 services for LGBTQ+ youth.
- The Secretary must reserve at least 9% of the total annual appropriations for the 988 hotline to support these specialized LGBTQ+ services.
- Specialized services include the 'Press 3' option or Integrated Voice Response (IVR) systems.
- The bill cites CDC data stating 45% of high school students who considered suicide in 2021 identified as LGBTQ+.
- The bill notes that LGBTQ+ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers.
- Specialized LGBTQ+ services have received over 1.5 million contacts since the 988 hotline's launch.
- As of May 2025, the specialized services were receiving an average of 2,200 contacts per day.
- The bill amends Section 520E-3 of the Public Health Service Act.
Why It Matters
The bill mandates a specific funding floor of 9% of the 988 hotline's budget to be dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth support services, ensuring these specialized resources remain operational.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this bill change about the 988 hotline?
What is the 'Press 3' option?
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Mandatory Funding Floor
The bill moves from general support for the 988 hotline to a statutory requirement that a specific percentage (9%) of the total budget be reserved for a specific sub-service.
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