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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 May 28, 10:40 PM · synced 31d ago

Introduced

2026-02-03

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Lobbyists on the case

2 orgs · 13 lobbyists · 2 filings mention H.R. 7324 (More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026) in LDA disclosures.