CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act

This bill establishes a federal grant program to support states that have joined interstate compacts allowing mental health professionals to practice across state lines. It provides $4 million annually (2024-2027) to incentivize counselors to work in participating states and help develop the commissions managing these compacts. The program directly affects licensed mental health counselors and states participating in interstate licensure agreements, aiming to expand the workforce by reducing licensing barriers. Key provisions include funding for states to maintain compacts and support commissions that coordinate mutual recognition of professional licenses between states.