119th Congress Health
H.R. 7324: More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026
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Summary
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Tracey Mann R-KSOriginal
- Eleanor Norton D-DC
Who scored on this bill
- 1Nicole (Nikki) Budzinski SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Nicole (Nikki) Budzinski.
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- Introduced in 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.