H.R. 9867
Referred to CommitteeExpand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act
Introduced 7/22/2026•119th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
7/22/2026 • House
Summary
Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance for states on ways to increase education, training, recruitment, and retention of mental health and substance use disorder providers under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Introduced in House • 7/22/2026
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Policy Area: Health
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Originated in the House
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July 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House7/22/2026