HR7394Referred to Committee

Mental Health Career Promotion Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-05
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Becca Balint
Becca Balint
Democrat · VT · Representative
Votes with party: 98.4% (548 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (2)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-02-05

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely encourage more people to pursue careers in mental health by offering incentives such as loan forgiveness, scholarships, or training grants for students and professionals entering fields like counseling, therapy, and psychiatry. The goal is to address shortages of mental health workers so more patients can access care. The measure would affect students, mental health professionals, and people seeking mental health treatment.

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