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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Jill N. Tokuda

Democrat · HI · Representative

Votes with party: 99.0% (606 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/T000487

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (22)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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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.

2025-09-08

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2025-09-08
House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-09-08

Previously

Ways and Means CommitteeReferred To · 2025-09-08
Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-09-08

Plain-English Summary

This bill aims to improve mental health and substance abuse treatment services in rural areas, where such care is often scarce and hard to access. It would likely expand funding, training, and support for behavioral health providers in rural communities and may make it easier for rural residents to receive care through telehealth or other remote options. The changes would primarily affect rural patients seeking mental health treatment, rural healthcare providers, and potentially insurance companies that cover these services.

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Subjects

Health

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