HR6672Referred to Committee

Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-11
Introduced
6
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Andrea Salinas
Andrea Salinas
Democrat · OR · Representative
Votes with party: 97.2% (605 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Climate & Environment$24k

Full profile: /officials/S001226

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Cosponsors (6)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-12-11

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would help pay back student loans for mental health professionals like therapists, counselors, and psychiatrists who work in areas where there's a shortage of mental health services. By reducing the financial burden of education debt, the bill aims to encourage more mental health workers to practice in underserved communities and help address the nationwide shortage of mental health care providers. The program would primarily benefit both the mental health professionals who receive loan forgiveness and patients in rural or low-income areas who struggle to access mental health treatment.

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