To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to strengthen the mental health workforce, and for other purposes.
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
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- House
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- Mar 4, 2026
What it does
HR.7787 would establish a federal loan deferment and forgiveness program for mental health professionals who commit to working full-time for at least five years in areas designated as having a shortage of mental health professionals. The program targets individuals enrolled in or completing training at minority-serving institutions for mental or behavioral health degrees, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and certain nurses and physician assistants. Under the bill, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would pause loan payments (with interest accruing) during service and forgive up to $200,00,000 in principal and interest after five consecutive years…
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