9-8-8 Call Center Improvement Act
The 9-8-8 Call Center Improvement Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to new or existing crisis call centers that serve regional or local communities. These funds are intended to help centers purchase or upgrade technology, train staff, improve daily operations, and hire additional personnel. The bill authorizes $441 million in appropriations for fiscal year 2027 to support these efforts, with the money remaining available until it is fully spent.
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Introduced Sep 3, 2026
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Sep 3, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Sep 3, 2026
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