119th Congress
H.R. 7324
More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Nikki Budzinski(D-IL)
- Introduced
- Feb 3, 2026
- Policy area
- Health
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce; House Committee on Ways and Means
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (2)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Tracey Mann (R-KS)
Added later (1)
- Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) · Apr 22, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026
This bill provides for additional Medicare payments to health care practitioners who provide services in mental health professional shortage areas for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders. The bill applies to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, clinical social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 3, 2026 · House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. - Feb 3, 2026
Introduced in House