119th Congress
H.R. 9990
Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Nicole Malliotakis(R-NY)
- Introduced
- Jul 30, 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 (3)
Original cosponsors (3)
- August Pfluger (R-TX)
- Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL)
- Judy Chu (D-CA)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
This bill provides for an additional payment for clinical psychologists under Medicare who provide services in designated health professional shortage areas. It also allows clinical psychologists to provide behavioral health services (in accordance with state law) for purposes of hospitalization services, home health services, and other services under Medicare.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 30, 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. - Jul 30, 2026
Introduced in House