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H.R. 4851 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2023

H.R. 4851 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jul 25, 2023, sponsored by Tony Cárdenas with 57 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jul 25, 2023
Co-sponsors
57
Policy area
Health

What it does

9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2023 This bill modifies programs and activities that support access to behavioral health services, with a focus on crisis services and the 9-8-8 telecommunication system that provides callers with mental health or suicide crisis support and resources.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Tony Cárdenas (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 56 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJul 25, 2023
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Dec 17, 2024)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 4851 (118th Congress): 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2023,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/118-hr-4851/9-8-8-implementation-act-of-2023 (accessed 2026-10-17).