Senate of the Student Government Association of The Johns Hopkins University
{ S. Bill. 25-26, XX}
An SGA Funding Bill
Act to Fund Blankets Funding Bill
National Sleep Day Initiative
Introduced by: Jason Yu Considered this 1st day of March in the year 2026
Sponsored by: Ali Asghar Kassamali and Alan Perez
SECTION 1. TITLE. This Act may be referred to as the “National Sleep Day Initiative”
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.
- SGA — The term “SGA” shall refer to the Student Government Association of The Johns Hopkins University.
- JHU, Hopkins - The terms “JHU” and “Hopkins” shall refer to the Johns Hopkins University.
SECTION 3. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. FINDINGS: Sleep is a foundational component of student health, academic success, and overall well-being. National data indicates that college students experience high rates of sleep deprivation due to academic workload, stress, employment responsibilities, and social commitments. Chronic insufficient sleep is associated with decreased cognitive performance, reduced academic productivity, impaired mental health, and increased risk of burnout. At Johns Hopkins University, students face rigorous academic expectations that can contribute to irregular sleep schedules and ongoing sleep deprivation. There is a clear need for increased awareness and campus engagement around healthy sleep habits. This initiative aligns with the goals of World Sleep Day, which promotes the importance of quality sleep as a pillar of health.
PURPOSES:
- Promote awareness of the importance of sleep and its connection to academic performance and mental health
- Working with Wellbeing and PEEPs to promote their nap classes and sleep programming
- Engage students in a campus-wide wellness initiative centered on healthy sleep habits.
- Distribute blankets as both a practical wellness item and a symbolic reminder to prioritize rest
- Conjunction between giveaway and Nap Class
- Better understand barriers to adequate rest, and interest in future sleep-related programming
- Feedback to inform future wellness initiatives and resource allocation decisions.
SECTION 4. FUNDING OF ITEMS
Item
Vendor (Link)Price ($/item)QuantityTotal ($)
Blankets (as advised by FC)
Total:
$749.25
- The total amount would be $749.25.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. Should any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance be held to be unconstitutional or, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 6. ACTION ITEMS.
- Bill to pass second reading tonight (3/10)
- LEED to put in the order ASAP
- Event to occur in conjunction with Wellbeing as soon as the materials come in
The Bill hereby Passes by a vote of x to 0 with 0 abstentions.
Upon passage, we have hereunto set our hands and caused the seal of the Senate to be affixed to this bill indicating the Senate’s assent and thus officially designated the bill’s adoption as law.
Signatures of Enactment: __________________________________ Vishnu Dontu Student Body President of the Johns Hopkins SGA
__________________________________ Omotara Tiamiyu Student Body Vice President of the Johns Hopkins SGA
__________________________________ Srigouri Oruganty President of the Senate of the Johns Hopkins SGA
__________________________________ Sumire Sumi Student Body Secretary of the Johns Hopkins SGA
__________________________________ Imad Ahmed Student Body Treasurer of the Johns Hopkins SGA
__________________________________ Tyler Turner Student Body Chair of Programming for the Johns Hopkins SGA
Signatures of Ceremony:
Jason Yu
Senators of the Johns Hopkins Student Government Association