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HR 1735119th CongressIntroduced
Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The EARLY Minds Act amends the Public Health Service Act to expand prevention and early intervention services under the Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services program, specifically targeting youth mental health.
Key Points
- 1Adds requirement for states to describe evidence-based prevention and early intervention strategies in their state plans
- 2Allows states to use up to 5% of their block grant funds for prevention and early intervention services
- 3Requires biennial reporting to Congress on state activities, outcomes, and demographics
- 4Focuses on children and adolescents regardless of serious mental illness diagnosis
- 5Mandates reporting on reduced delays in accessing mental health care
- 6Tracks outcomes related to reduced severity of mental health conditions
Impact Areas
State mental health agenciesChildren and adolescents with mental health needsCommunity mental health service providersFederal mental health block grant fundingCongressional oversight of mental health programs
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