Bill Detail
H.R. 7324
Congress: 119
Title
More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026
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.
Sponsor
Rep. Nikki Budzinski [D-IL-13]
Status
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.
Status as of Aug 15, 3:41 AM · synced 1h ago
Introduced
2026-02-03
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Bill Engagement
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…
Lobbyists on the case
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association1 filing · 8 lobs
- Andrea Bergman2026 Q1
- Thomas Fletcher2026 Q1
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