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More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026 (H.R. 7324)

Referred to Committee
Introduced 2/3/2026•119th Congress•House

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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.

2/3/2026 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 2/3/2026

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

R[
Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]

Democrat • IL-13

Sponsored 2/3/2026

Cosponsors (2)

R[
Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]

R-KS-1

Joined 2/3/2026

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 3, 2026

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.

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Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House2/3/2026

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors2

Sources and method

· Record updated Sep 19, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Sep 19, 2026 · Loaded Oct 30, 2026, 11:48 PM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in House” version, Feb 3, 2026 · Loaded Oct 30, 2026, 11:48 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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