Healthcare (Mental Health)

in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10246: 9–8–8 Community Infrastructure Act

The 9-8-8 Community Infrastructure Act authorizes $1 billion in grants for capital projects at health centers and crisis response facilities. Eligible recipients include federally funded health centers, tribal organizations, and specialized non-hospital facilities that provide 24/7 mental health and substance use crisis services. Funds may be used for construction, renovation, expansion, or loan repayment to improve these infrastructure sites. The bill specifically defines eligible crisis facilities as those offering stabilization beds, sliding-scale payment options, and no-wrong-door admission without rejecting patients based on ability to pay or other factors.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes $1 billion for health center and mental health crisis facility infrastructure, directly funding and strengthening healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10287: 9-8-8 Crisis Response Act

The 9-8-8 Crisis Response Act expands federal funding for mental health crisis response and broadens Medicaid coverage to include regional lifeline call centers and crisis stabilization facilities. The bill increases the annual budget for the Mental Health Crisis Response Partnership Pilot Program from $10 million to $100 million for fiscal years 2027 through 2029. It also allows states to use Medicaid funds to pay for these new services, with the federal government covering 85 percent of the costs. To qualify, crisis stabilization facilities must provide 24-hour care without rejecting patients based on their ability to pay or other factors, and they must maintain an average patient stay of less than 150 hours.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases federal budget for mental health crisis response from $10M to $100M and expands Medicaid funding mechanisms.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands Medicaid coverage and increases funding for mental health crisis response services.100% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10270: Supporting 9–8–8 Crisis Stabilization Act

The Supporting 9-8-8 Crisis Stabilization Act amends Medicaid rules to allow federal funding for specific community-based mental health facilities that were previously excluded from coverage. It defines two new types of eligible sites: crisis receiving and stabilization facilities, which must operate 24/7 with an average stay under 150 hours, and mental health and substance use urgent care centers where individuals can walk in without an appointment. These facilities are required to accept referrals from law enforcement and emergency personnel while prohibiting service denials based on factors like ability to pay or criminal justice history. The bill also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to issue implementation guidance within 180 days and submit a report to Congress one year later analyzing how these changes affect hospital admissions, incarceration rates, and overall crisis response utilization.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid coverage and federal funding for community-based mental health crisis facilities, directly advancing access to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10254: MORE Savings Act

The MORE Savings Act aims to reduce financial barriers for individuals seeking treatment for opioid use disorders by eliminating out-of-pocket costs for specific services. For Medicare beneficiaries, it establishes a five-year pilot program in 15 selected states that removes coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles for prescription drugs, behavioral health care, and community recovery support. Additionally, the bill mandates that private group health plans and individual insurance policies cover these same opioid treatments without cost-sharing requirements starting in 2027. Finally, it increases the federal funding match to 90 percent for states providing medication-assisted treatment through Medicaid and allows states to include recovery support services in this coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill eliminates out-of-pocket costs for opioid treatment and mandates insurance coverage, directly advancing access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10240: Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act of 2026

The Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act of 2026 mandates that Medicare, Medicaid, and most private health insurance plans cover mental health and substance use crisis response services for individuals experiencing acute episodes. These covered services include care provided by mobile crisis teams, urgent care facilities, and stabilization centers that offer short-term observation without rejecting patients based on their ability to pay or other factors. The legislation also requires ambulance providers to transport individuals in crisis to appropriate facilities and extends coverage requirements to TRICARE, veterans' benefits, federal employee health plans, and the Children's Health Insurance Program. These new coverage mandates generally take effect three years after the bill is enacted, with specific provisions ensuring that financial restrictions on these services are no more severe than those applied to standard medical care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for mental health and substance use crisis services, expanding access and protecting patient rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Aug 27, 2026

HR 10160: Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act of 2026

The Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that every state meets a specific minimum number of mental health treatment centers within one year of enactment. For states in the contiguous United States, this minimum is calculated as the greater of one center per 30,000 square miles of land or one center per 55,000 veterans based on census data. Non-contiguous states and territories must maintain at least one center or match their existing count from January 1, 2020, whichever is higher. To achieve these targets, the Secretary may open new facilities using buildings provided by state, local, or tribal governments, and can establish outstations in place of full centers if multiple additional sites are needed in a single state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates minimum mental health treatment centers for veterans, directly expanding access and strengthening public health services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill mandates the establishment of minimum numbers of mental health treatment centers for veterans in every state, directly expanding access to veteran healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10280: 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026

The 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2026 expands federal funding and mandates insurance coverage for behavioral health crisis services, directly affecting individuals experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies as well as the providers who serve them. The bill authorizes grants to upgrade local lifeline call centers, build new crisis stabilization facilities, and train a larger workforce of behavioral health professionals. It requires Medicare, Medicaid, private group health plans, TRICARE, and other federal insurance programs to cover crisis response services with financial terms no more restrictive than standard medical care. Additionally, the legislation establishes a federal panel to develop training protocols for 9-1-1 dispatchers to better connect callers to appropriate crisis care rather than law enforcement responses.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands federal funding and mandates insurance coverage for behavioral health crisis services, directly strengthening mental health access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 1, 2026

HR 10216: Public Transit Mental Health Awareness Act

The Public Transit Mental Health Awareness Act requires public transit agencies that receive federal assistance to display information about the national suicide prevention hotline in areas visible to passengers. This information must state that the service is free, confidential, and available around the clock. Agencies can meet this requirement by placing the notice on all their vehicles or in all their transit facilities, provided it does not block existing revenue-generating advertising space. The law includes a provision allowing agencies to remain compliant if they make reasonable efforts to restore displays that are damaged or removed, with the mandate taking effect one year after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates public display of suicide prevention hotline info on transit, improving access to mental health resources.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 7, 2026

S 5364: Rural Mothers and Fathers Choice Act

The Rural Mothers and Fathers Choice Act establishes a ten-year federal grant program administered by the Department of Health and Human Services to support families in rural and tribal communities through integrated education, health, and workforce services. The bill authorizes up to six implementation grants of $6 million per year each, awarded to nonprofit organizations or tribal governments that operate "hub and spoke" sites to deliver coordinated services such as early childhood education, literacy tutoring, mental health care, and job training. Recipients must partner with local schools, healthcare providers, and economic development agencies, while a Family Advisory Council composed largely of local parents oversees the program’s budget and planning. To ensure long-term sustainability, grantees are required to provide increasing levels of matching funds over the decade, starting with no match for the first three years and rising to 20 percent by the final year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill authorizes federal grants specifically to deliver coordinated services including early childhood education in rural and tribal communities, thereby expanding educational access.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill funds integrated health services in rural/tribal areas via HHS grants, directly advancing access to healthcare for underserved populations.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Mental Health Tags Families Rural Communities Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 7, 2026

S 5365: Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act

The Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to community behavioral health clinics, mental health centers, and hospitals to train and certify new workers in providing basic mental health screening and counseling. These trained workers would assist individuals with mild to moderate conditions, such as depression or anxiety, by delivering evidence-based interventions that are culturally and linguistically competent. The bill prioritizes funding for entities located in areas with high poverty, unemployment, substance use rates, or significant numbers of dual Medicare-Medicaid beneficiaries. Additionally, the legislation provides legal protections against malpractice suits for participating staff and requires the Secretary to submit interim and final reports to Congress on the number of workers trained and certified through the program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill authorizes grants to train mental health workers, directly expanding access to behavioral health services and strengthening the healthcare workforce.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Mental Health

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