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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Valerie P. Foushee

Democrat · NC · Representative

Votes with party: 98.3% (541 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/F000477

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (11)

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

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-02-12

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would expand mental health services and treatment options for people with mental health conditions, particularly those who may have faced barriers to care in the past. It likely aims to improve access to mental health providers, increase funding for mental health programs, and remove obstacles that prevent individuals from getting the help they need. The changes would affect patients seeking mental health treatment, healthcare providers, and potentially insurance companies and government health programs.

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Affected Industries

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Healthcare

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Subjects

Health

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