This bill directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ensure adequate funding and resources for specialized LGBTQ+ youth services within the existing 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline. The legislation addresses the disproportionate suicide risk among LGBTQ+ youth, noting that these young people are four times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers and that nearly 1.5 million calls, texts, and chats have already been received by the specialized LGBTQ+ services since their launch. The bill specifically requires the government to maintain and operate dedicated services (accessed through the "Press 3" option or automated phone system) staffed with counselors trained in LGBTQ+-specific challenges. Financially, the legislation mandates that at least 9 percent of annual appropriations for the 988 hotline be reserved exclusively for LGBTQ+ youth services. The bill was introduced by Senator Tammy Baldwin in September 2025 and referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
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