HR7787Referred to Committee

To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to strengthen the mental health workforce, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-04
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
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Troy A. Carter
Troy A. Carter
Democrat · LA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.3% (599 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (3)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-03-04

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would expand and strengthen the mental health workforce by increasing funding and support for training mental health professionals like therapists, counselors, and psychiatrists, and would likely make it easier for people to access mental health services in underserved areas. The changes would affect healthcare providers, patients seeking mental health treatment, and communities that currently lack adequate mental health resources.

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