S. 2050: ASSIST Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-06-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2025-07-25 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-06-12):
Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act or the ASSIST Act
This bill establishes programs and requirements to support the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services at schools.
Specifically, the bill provides for a 90% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) under Medicaid for services that are furnished by mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools or school-based health centers. Qualifying services include those provided by school counselors, social workers, and psychologists.
The bill also establishes a grant program to increase the number of mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.
Cosponsors (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Ben Ray Luján | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Angela D. Alsobrooks | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2050 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2050?
S. 2050 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: ASSIST Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2050 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).