S3783Referred 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
3
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Sponsor

Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla
Democrat · CA · Senator
Votes with party: 84.1% (826 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (3)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511)

2026-02-05

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely aim to increase the number of mental health professionals by making careers in mental health more attractive through measures like loan forgiveness, scholarships, or improved pay and working conditions. It would affect people pursuing careers as therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, and other mental health workers, as well as patients who need mental health services. The goal is probably to address shortages of mental health professionals across the country.

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