More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026

What it does

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.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Nikki Budzinski (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

• IntroducedFeb 3, 2026
• Passed the House—
• Passed the Senate—
• Sent to the President—
• Became law—

Latest action: 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 (Feb 3, 2026)

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Committees

• Ways and Means Committee
• Energy and Commerce Committee

More

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