Healthcare (Mental Health)

in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2025

HR 2223: Building Capacity for Care Act

The Building Capacity for Care Act (HR 2223) provides loans, loan guarantees, and grants to help hospitals and mental health/substance use disorder treatment facilities build or improve services. It specifically targets facilities that will increase psychiatric or substance use disorder bed capacity in areas with insufficient services, high overdose death rates, or high suicide rates. Eligible entities must cover at least 25% of project costs from non-federal sources. The bill authorizes up to $200 million annually from fiscal years 2025-2029 for these programs, with grants prioritized for facilities in mental health shortage areas or communities with high rates of overdose deaths or suicides. A new trust fund will be established to support community mental health services using revenues from these programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes federal grants/loans for mental health facility expansion, advancing public spending on healthcare services as a core budgetary allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health/substance use facilities to expand capacity in underserved areas with high overdose/suicide rates, directly advancing mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Sep 23, 2025

HRES 764: Recognizing the continuing disparities in Black youth mental health access and treatment.

HRES 764 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing persistent disparities in mental health access and treatment for Black youth. It cites alarming statistics, including a 149% rise in suicide rates among Black adolescents (2007-2023) and higher rates of suicide attempts among Black high school students. The resolution calls on the current administration to continue previous efforts addressing these disparities, incorporate recommendations from the Congressional Black Caucus’s "Ring the Alarm" report, and protect the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as an independent agency. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the crisis and a request for policy continuity.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses mental health access disparities for Black high school students, directly impacting educational access and student well-being as part of K-12 support systems.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly recognizes mental health access disparities for Black youth and calls for continued efforts to address them, aligning with supporting mental health services and improving patient access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Mar 11, 2025

HR 2085: Mental Health Research Accelerator Act of 2025

HR 2085 creates a 25% tax credit for businesses and tax-exempt entities (like hospitals or nonprofits) conducting translational research on neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric conditions. The credit covers 25% of qualifying research expenses, with annual funding limits of $1 billion in 2026, $2 billion annually from 2027-2030, and $1 billion in 2031. Funds are allocated based on scientific merit, requiring projects to cover all research phases, prioritize new therapies for mental/neurological disorders, and encourage public-private partnerships. The credit expires after 2035 and cannot be used to offset deductions for the same expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates 25% tax credit for mental health/neurodegenerative research with $2B annual funding limit (2027-2030), directly using tax policy to fund research through budgeted tax expenditure.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides 25% tax credits for mental health research on psychiatric/neurodegenerative conditions, directly funding and advancing mental health services through research incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 23, 2025

HR 5553: CTE Student Mental Health and Wellness Act

This bill amends existing law to expand access to mental health services for students in career-focused education programs. It updates the definition of "covered institution" to include both area career and technical education schools (under the Perkins Act) and traditional colleges, ensuring these schools qualify for the same federal mental health and substance use disorder services already available to other higher education institutions. The change directly affects CTE students by making their schools eligible for existing federal funding and support mechanisms. The bill makes no new funding commitments but adjusts legal language to include CTE programs in current service provisions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands mental health services access for CTE students by including career schools in federal funding, enhancing student wellness programs in education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands federal mental health services access for CTE students by including career schools under Perkins Act, directly supporting mental health services as per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Student Health Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2025

HR 1867: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

This bill removes the requirement for an initial in-person visit before Medicare beneficiaries can receive mental health services via telehealth. It eliminates geographic restrictions that previously limited telehealth access, allowing services to be provided from home or other locations without travel. The change applies immediately to mental health care and substance use disorder treatment, and permanently removes a 2025 deadline that would have ended expanded telehealth access for rural clinics and health centers. This directly affects Medicare patients seeking mental health support, particularly those in rural areas or with mobility challenges.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves in-person requirement for Medicare mental health telehealth, expanding access without geographic limits per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill removes in-person requirements and geographic restrictions for telehealth, expanding telecommunications technology use in Medicare mental health services. Explicitly advances technology access and adoption.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands telehealth access for mental health services, which benefits veterans who may have limited access to in-person care, particularly in rural areas.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Mental Health Telehealth Telecommunications Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House May 13, 2025

HRES 407: Supporting the designation of May 10, 2025, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".

HRES 407 is a symbolic House resolution designating May 10, 2025, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day." It directly recognizes the mental health disparities faced by AANHPI communities, including lower service utilization rates and higher youth suicide rates. The resolution encourages federal, state, and local health agencies to improve mental health awareness and access for these communities. It does not create new laws or funding but formally supports efforts to address cultural barriers in mental health care. The designation aligns with May's existing observances of AANHPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution recognizes mental health disparities in AANHPI communities and encourages improved access/awareness, aligning with supporting mental health services without funding restrictions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 14, 2025

HRES 224: Expressing support for the recognition of "Detransition Awareness Day".

HRES 224 is a symbolic resolution (not a binding bill) expressing support for recognizing "Detransition Awareness Day." It urges the development of policies ensuring mental health services for people experiencing discomfort with their sex, advocating for informed consent processes about gender-affirming medical procedures, and extending medical malpractice statute of limitations. The resolution also calls for removing damage caps in malpractice claims related to such procedures and requests the Department of Health and Human Services review care guidelines. It has no legal effect but aims to foster public understanding of detransition experiences and promote ethical medical standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdvocates for mental health services and informed consent in gender-affirming care, supporting patient access and rights within healthcare.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 11, 2025

HR 241: Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act

HR 241, the Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide mental healthcare services within five days for veterans with service-connected mental disorders rated at 50% or higher. This bill directly affects disabled veterans whose mental health conditions are linked to military service and meet the 50% rating threshold. The key provision amends VA care standards to mandate timely access, ensuring these veterans receive hospital care, medical services, or extended care for their mental disorder no later than five days after requesting it. The law focuses on reducing wait times for a specific group of veterans with significant service-connected mental health needs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates VA to provide mental healthcare within 5 days for eligible veterans, improving access to mental health services for disabled veterans with service-connected conditions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates 5-day mental healthcare access for disabled veterans with 50%+ service-connected mental disorders, directly expanding VA healthcare benefits and improving access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 11, 2025

SRES 385: A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".

SRES 385 is a Senate resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health issue in the U.S. and supporting the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month." It does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges suicide statistics (e.g., 49,000 annual deaths, 1 death every 11 minutes) and emphasizes suicide prevention as a priority. The resolution promotes awareness that suicide has no single cause and encourages access to mental health services, without specifying policy changes or requiring government action. It is a symbolic gesture by the Senate, not a binding legislative measure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly encourages access to mental health services and designates suicide prevention as priority, aligning with healthcare support indicators for mental health.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Public Health

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in committee · United States · House May 29, 2025

HRES 451: Expressing condemnation for police brutality wherever in the world it occurs.

HRES 451 is a non-binding House resolution condemning police brutality globally and calling for specific U.S. policy changes. It directly affects U.S. foreign policy decisions by urging the government to halt arms exports and security assistance to countries with documented police brutality or impunity, and to end the use of militarized policing tactics domestically and internationally. The resolution also demands reallocating funds toward peacebuilding, mental health, and violence prevention programs instead of militarized policing. It emphasizes that police brutality disproportionately impacts vulnerable groups like racial minorities, migrants, and LGBTQIA+ individuals worldwide.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCondemns police brutality, urges policy changes to end militarized policing, and reallocates funds to prevention - directly advancing accountability and reform in criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly reallocates funds toward mental health services, a healthcare subtopic, as part of its funding reallocation demand.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Mental Health

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