A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The RISE from Trauma Act aims to improve the identification and support of children and families experiencing trauma or toxic stress. It establishes local coordinating bodies through grants to prevent and mitigate community trauma. The bill also expands performance partnership pilots and creates hospital-based interventions to reduce patient readmissions. Additionally, it reauthorizes various national networks and support programs. The legislation includes provisions for workforce development, such as training mental health professionals and educators. Finally, it establishes a National Law Enforcement Child and Youth Trauma Coordinating Center.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +9
Would children be better off under this?
The bill focuses extensively on improving identification, support, and outcomes for children and youth experiencing trauma.
- Scored +7
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The bill establishes a clinical leadership program to train a national network of mental health professionals specializing in infant and early childhood mental health.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill prioritizes communities facing intergenerational poverty and provides support for low-income youth experiencing trauma.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Community Support and Resilience: The bill provides grants to help local entities act as coordinating bodies to prevent or mitigate the impact of trauma and promote resilience (Section 101(a)).
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Priority for High-Need Areas: Grant priority is given to communities facing high rates of community trauma, including those dealing with intergenerational poverty, civil unrest, or high rates of drug overdose and violence (Section 101(d)).
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Improved Hospital Outcomes: Funds are directed toward hospital-based interventions to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions for patients who have suffered violent injury, abuse, or suicide attempts (Section 103).
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Support for Educators: The bill aims to prepare teachers and early childhood educators to support students who have experienced trauma and to implement alternative practices to punitive discipline (Section 205).
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Mental Health Workforce Expansion: The legislation establishes a clinical leadership program to train a national network of mental health professionals specializing in infant and early childhood mental health (Section 204).
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Law Enforcement Training: The creation of a National Law Enforcement Child and Youth Trauma Coordinating Center will provide training and assistance to help law enforcement interact better with children and youth exposed to violence (Section 208).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Requirement for Specific Expertise: To be eligible for certain grants, entities must include representatives who collectively possess specific training and expertise concerning childhood trauma and resilience (Section 101(b)(3)).
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Dependency on Federal Funding: The bill specifies that grant funds must be used to supplement, not supplant, existing federal, state, local, or private funds (Section 101(f)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill focuses extensively on improving identification, support, and outcomes for children and youth experiencing trauma. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes communities facing intergenerational poverty and provides support for low-income youth experiencing trauma. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill allows grants for Indian tribes and tribal organizations to address community trauma. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill includes trauma-informed interventions that may support individuals with various needs, including those in the juvenile justice system.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill establishes a clinical leadership program to train a national network of mental health professionals specializing in infant and early childhood mental health. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill funds hospital-based interventions for patients presenting after drug overdoses. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill provides grants for hospital-based interventions to improve outcomes for patients who have suffered trauma or violence. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill directs the Secretary to evaluate opportunities for health insurance coverage and reimbursement for trauma interventions.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill establishes a National Law Enforcement Child and Youth Trauma Coordinating Center to train officers in trauma-informed approaches. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill prioritizes communities facing high rates of community trauma, including those dealing with discrimination and oppression. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill targets communities facing high rates of intergenerational poverty through trauma-informed coordinating bodies.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill funds workforce development and mental health professional training programs.
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/11/2025
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Bryan SteilRepublican · Wisconsin