Healthcare (Mental Health)

in committee · United States · House Jul 2, 2025

HR 4272: Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act

HR 4272, the Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act, requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prioritize rural health care facilities (including mental health clinics) for direct loans and grants under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act from 2026 to 2031. Eligible entities can use these funds for medical supplies, expanding telehealth services, staffing (capped at 25% of funds), or renovating closed facilities. The bill also prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from making national reprioritizations within rural health funding programs during this period. It directly affects rural hospitals and clinics seeking federal support for infrastructure, technology, and services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates USDA funds for rural hospitals and mental health clinics via loans/grants, expanding access and supporting services. Explicitly prioritizes healthcare facilities for funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Telehealth Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Sep 8, 2025

HR 1510: Due Process Continuity of Care Act

HR 1510, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, expands Medicaid eligibility to cover individuals in jail or custody while awaiting trial or disposition of charges, at a state's option. This allows states to provide Medicaid benefits to this population without requiring them to be convicted first. The bill provides $50 million in planning grants to states to develop implementation plans, including assessing healthcare needs, recruiting providers (especially for behavioral health and substance use treatment), and creating electronic billing systems for correctional facilities and outpatient providers. States must also consult with stakeholders like jails, providers, and Medicaid advocates before finalizing their plans.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands Medicaid access for pre-trial detainees to address healthcare needs, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid to pre-conviction jail populations and provides $50M grants for healthcare implementation, advancing access and coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Medicaid Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4745: Medicaid Bump Act

This bill increases federal Medicaid funding for states that expand spending on behavioral health services (mental health and substance use treatment). It creates a new 90% federal reimbursement rate for the *increase* in quarterly state spending on these services compared to the 2019 baseline, provided states use the funds to supplement existing state funding and improve service delivery (e.g., raising provider payment rates). States must report annually to Congress on payment rates, rationale, and service utilization for these programs. The policy directly affects all 50 states administering Medicaid and the providers delivering behavioral health services within those programs. The changes take effect January 1, 2025, following enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides 90% federal reimbursement for state Medicaid spending increases on behavioral health, strengthening state budget capacity for essential services without raising state taxes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases federal Medicaid funding for behavioral health services via 90% reimbursement for state spending increases, directly advancing mental health coverage and service delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Nov 21, 2025

HRES 909: Recognizing that immigrant justice and reproductive justice are inseparable and must be pursued together.

HRES 909 is a House resolution affirming that immigrant justice and reproductive justice are interconnected and must be addressed together. It calls on the Department of Homeland Security to reinstate protections for pregnant individuals in detention, eliminate the 5-year bar restricting immigrants’ access to federal health programs like Medicaid, and implement transparent oversight of reproductive health care in detention facilities. The resolution also urges Congress to remove barriers to health care access for immigrants and requires federal agencies to report on policies affecting reproductive health care for detained individuals. This resolution directly affects policies toward immigrants in detention, particularly regarding access to abortion, prenatal care, and mental health services, but does not create new laws.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates 5-year bar to Medicaid access and mandates reproductive healthcare in detention, expanding coverage and access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCalls to reinstate protections for pregnant immigrants in detention, eliminate barriers to Medicaid access, and ensure reproductive healthcare oversight in detention facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health Women's Health Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jun 10, 2025

HR 3884: Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025

HR 3884, the Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025, expands Medicare coverage for mental and behavioral health services provided via telehealth. It removes geographic restrictions that previously limited telehealth mental health coverage to rural areas, allowing beneficiaries nationwide to access these services through telehealth. The bill amends the Social Security Act to explicitly include "mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth" under Medicare coverage rules. This change directly affects Medicare beneficiaries seeking remote mental health care, making it easier to receive these services regardless of location. The policy change applies to all Medicare Part B beneficiaries using telehealth for qualifying mental or behavioral health services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare coverage for mental health telehealth nationwide, removing rural restrictions and explicitly including mental health services under telehealth coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Mental Health Telehealth

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 24, 2025

S 683: More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2025

This bill expands Medicare reimbursement incentives to increase mental health provider access in underserved areas. It adds a 15% bonus payment (up from 10%) for mental health and substance use disorder services provided by specific practitioners in designated mental health professional shortage areas. The key mechanism modifies Medicare's bonus program to include qualified providers like clinical psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors who treat conditions like depression or addiction. This directly affects these providers by increasing their Medicare reimbursement rates when serving patients in areas with critical shortages of mental health professionals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare reimbursement incentives for mental health providers in underserved areas, increasing access and funding for behavioral health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medicare Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2025

S 2410: Medicaid Bump Act

S 2410, the Medicaid Bump Act, increases federal funding for states that raise spending on Medicaid-covered behavioral health services (including mental health and substance use treatment) above 2019 baseline levels. It provides a 90% federal match for the amount exceeding that baseline, requiring states to use these funds to supplement, not replace, existing state funding for these services. States must also use the funds to improve service delivery, such as through higher provider payments or reducing staff turnover. The bill mandates annual reports to Congress on payment rates, service utilization, and the rationale for payment rates for these services. This directly affects state Medicaid programs and providers delivering behavioral health services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides federal 90% match for states increasing Medicaid behavioral health spending above 2019 baseline, requiring state supplement of existing funding to advance public service funding.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases federal funding (90% match) for mental health/substance use treatment services, requires state supplementing (not replacing) existing funding, and mandates improved service delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HRES 510: Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Children's Hospital Association's Family Advocacy Day and honoring the contributions of children's hospitals and their patients and families.

HRES 510 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Children’s Hospital Association’s Family Advocacy Day. It honors the contributions of children’s hospitals, patients, and families who share their health care stories with lawmakers, and commends the Children’s Hospital Association for its 20 years of advocacy. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but expresses the House’s support for pediatric health care and its call to protect access to care, address youth mental health, and strengthen the pediatric workforce. This is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no binding policy impact.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpresses House support for pediatric healthcare access through symbolic recognition of children's hospital advocacy efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Hospitals Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 6, 2025

HR 3808: Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act

This bill expands Medicare coverage for mental health services provided by clinical social workers to seniors in skilled nursing facilities. It removes an exclusion that previously prevented these services from being covered under Medicare's skilled nursing facility payment system. The bill specifically adds defined mental health service codes (including those for assessment and treatment) to Medicare's coverage, ensuring seniors can access these services without additional barriers. These changes will take effect for services provided on or after January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands Medicare coverage for mental health services in skilled nursing facilities, increasing federal spending on essential healthcare for seniors, aligning with funding essential programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare coverage for senior mental health services in nursing facilities, removing barriers to access and adding defined service codes to coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicare Mental Health Tags Seniors

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 4, 2025

SRES 105: A resolution condemning the mass terminations of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs carried out with no justification or analysis of the impact on veterans and their families.

SRES 105 is a Senate resolution condemning the February 2025 mass terminations of 2,400 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees by Secretary Doug Collins, without justification or analysis of impacts on veterans. The resolution states the Senate opposes these terminations - specifically noting the lack of transparency about effects on critical services like mental health care, claims processing, and cybersecurity - and calls for all affected employees to be reinstated. This resolution does not change VA policy but expresses the Senate’s formal disapproval of the terminations and demands accountability. It was introduced by 30 Senators on March 4, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly condemns VA terminations harming mental health care services, a critical healthcare service, and opposes cuts to these programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCondemns unjust terminations of VA employees, calling for reinstatement to protect workers' rights and service continuity, aligning with labor protections.95% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransCondemns VA employee terminations harming veteran services, calls for reinstatement to protect healthcare and claims processing95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Employment

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