119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Mar 12, 2025
9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act
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Latest action (Mar 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in Senate (Mar 12, 2025)
9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act
This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to undertake efforts to protect the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline from cybersecurity threats. (The lifeline is a three-digit number that connects callers in suicidal crisis or mental health distress to a national network of crisis centers.)
The bill also establishes related reporting requirements. Specifically, the network administrator for the lifeline must report identified cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities to SAMHSA, and local and regional crisis centers that participate in the lifeline must report identified cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities to the network administrator.
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must conduct a study that evaluates cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with the lifeline and report the findings to Congress.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced in Senate
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MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY, INC. (DBA VIBRANT EMOTIONAL HEALTH) · lobbying firm or registrant: ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 912 and S. 1007 (9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act), regarding funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline H.R. 9260 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Se…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R. 3757: Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025 establishes a grant program to enhance mental health services, protections, and data collection for LGBTQ+ youth. S. 1007: 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act mandating rapid reporting of vulnerabilities and incidents. S. 1611: Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awaren…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC.(FKA AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSN · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC.(FKA AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSN
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$520,000
Spent on own lobbying
…get Reconciliation bill Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act Response to FDA proposed industry guidance on AI-enabled device Budget Reconciliation H. R. 912/S. 1007, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R. 929/S. 266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 957, Parity Enforcem…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$20,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R. 3757: Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025 establishes a grant program to enhance mental health services, protections, and data collection for LGBTQ+ youth. S. 1007: 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act mandating rapid reporting of vulnerabilities and incidents. S. 1611: Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awaren…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC.(FKA AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSN · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC.(FKA AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSN
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 16, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$340,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ng in Rural America Act Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act Response to FDA proposed industry guidance on AI-enabled device Budget Reconciliation H. R. 912/S. 1007, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R. 929/S. 266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 957, Parity Enforcem…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY, INC. (DBA VIBRANT EMOTIONAL HEALTH) · lobbying firm or registrant: ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 16, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 912 and S. 1007 (9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act), regarding funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline H.R. 9260 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Se…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC.(FKA AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSN · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC.(FKA AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSN
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$580,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ng in Rural America Act Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act Response to FDA proposed industry guidance on AI-enabled device Budget Reconciliation H. R. 912/S. 1007, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R. 929/S. 266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 957, Parity Enforcem…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY, INC. (DBA VIBRANT EMOTIONAL HEALTH) · lobbying firm or registrant: ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 17, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 912 and S. 1007 (9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act), regarding funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline H.R. 5304 and S. 2587 (Departments of Labor, Health…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 16, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R. 3757: Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025 establishes a grant program to enhance mental health services, protections, and data collection for LGBTQ+ youth. S. 1007: 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act mandating rapid reporting of vulnerabilities and incidents. S. 1611: Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awaren…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R. 3757: Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025 establishes a grant program to enhance mental health services, protections, and data collection for LGBTQ+ youth. S. 1007: 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act mandating rapid reporting of vulnerabilities and incidents. S. 1611: Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awaren…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC.(FKA AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSN · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC.(FKA AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSN
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$340,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ng in Rural America Act Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act Response to FDA proposed industry guidance on AI-enabled device Budget Reconciliation H. R. 912/S. 1007, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R. 929/S. 266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 957, Parity Enforcem…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY, INC. (DBA VIBRANT EMOTIONAL HEALTH) · lobbying firm or registrant: ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 19, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 912 and S. 1007 (9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act), regarding funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline H.R. 5304 and S. 2587 (Departments of Labor, Health…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Telecommunications
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R. 3757: Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025 establishes a grant program to enhance mental health services, protections, and data collection for LGBTQ+ youth. S. 1007: 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act mandating rapid reporting of vulnerabilities and incidents. S. 1611: Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awaren…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC.(FKA AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSN · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC.(FKA AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSN
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 17, 2025 · issue area: Health Issues
$220,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ng in Rural America Act Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act Response to FDA proposed industry guidance on AI-enabled device Budget Reconciliation H. R. 912/S. 1007, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R. 929/S. 266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 957, Parity Enforcem…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY, INC. (DBA VIBRANT EMOTIONAL HEALTH) · lobbying firm or registrant: ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 15, 2025 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 912 and S. 1007 (9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act), regarding funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline H.R. 5304 and S. 2587 (Departments of Labor, Health…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY, INC. (DBA VIBRANT EMOTIONAL HEALTH) · lobbying firm or registrant: ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 22, 2025 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 912 and S. 1007 (9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act), regarding funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Fiscal Year 2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Hu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 18, 2025 · issue area: Telecommunications
$20,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R. 3757: Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025 establishes a grant program to enhance mental health services, protections, and data collection for LGBTQ+ youth. S. 1007: 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act mandating rapid reporting of vulnerabilities and incidents. S. 1611: Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awaren…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC.(FKA AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSN · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC.(FKA AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSN
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 17, 2025 · issue area: Health Issues
$400,000
Spent on own lobbying
…America Act (H.R. 1246) Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act Response to FDA proposed industry guidance on AI-enabled device Budget Reconciliation H. R. 912/S. 1007, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R. 929/S. 266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 957, Parity Enforcem…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY, INC. (DBA VIBRANT EMOTIONAL HEALTH) · lobbying firm or registrant: ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · amended · posted Apr 21, 2025 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 1968 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025), regarding funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline H.R. 912 and S. 1007 (9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act), regarding funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Departments of Labor, Heal…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing