H.R. 7324 explained  ·  119th Congress  ·  Pending in Congress

More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026

Create a free account or sign in to follow H.R. 7324 and get alerts. Policy area: Health Create a free account or sign in to follow the Health policy area and get alerts. ▲ 259 days since action Sponsor: Nikki Budzinski, IL-13, D → Congress.gov

Cosponsors: 2 (1 D, 1 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-09

Introduced: 2026-02-03

Latest action (2026-02-03): 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.

What H.R. 7324 does, in plain terms

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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.

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