S. 4812 — Strengthening Supports for Youth Act
Congress Session: 118
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Laphonza Butler [D-CA]
Bill Introduced: 2024-07-25
Latest Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. [2024-07-25]
Bill Cosponsor(s):
Bill Committee(s):
Bill Evidence Provision(s):
Builds Evidence
Bill Issue Area(s):
K-12 education Health and well-being
Bill Description:
The legislation establishes a federal pilot program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to address youth facing housing instability, foster care involvement and other challenges.
Evidence provisions:
- Limits grants to evidence-based/evidence-informed services and best practices.
- Mandates a federal evaluation of pilot outcomes and a report to Congress.
- Authorizes National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to conduct a study and report on evidence-based peer support services for children, adolescents and young adults.
Where can I find this in the Bill?
Sec. 2(b)(1)–(2), (c) and (d), Sec. 3(a)
Last Updated: 2026-03-09