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Mental health access

What steps should be taken to improve access to and quality of mental health care? 13 bills, 1 became law. Latest: California SB 626, became law, Sep 30.

As of October 31, 2026

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Bills in 3 states and Congress. Law in California. Tap a place to see only its bills.

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The bills in Congress

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  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health ActCongress · HR 8487 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Apr 23In committee
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026Congress · S 4202 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1616) · Mar 25In committee
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Mental Health Care Provider Retention Act of 2025Congress · HR 5611 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health · Oct 15, 2025In committee
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025Congress · HR 2591 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · Sep 9, 2025Passed first chamber
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization ActCongress · S 266 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · Jan 28, 2025In committee

Grouped by AI from the bills closest to Healthcare, by the policy questions they address; showing those in Congress. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of October 30, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.

Other fights over Healthcare

  • Insurance coverage mandates

    Which specific medical services and treatments must health insurance plans cover without extra cost?

    18 bills · 5 became law

  • Pharmacy benefit manager rules

    Should laws restrict how pharmacy benefit managers set prices and choose participating pharmacies?

    13 bills · 2 became law

  • Medicare and Medicaid structure

    How should the structure, eligibility, and funding of major public health programs be adjusted?

    13 bills · 2 became law

  • Patient privacy and rights

    How should laws protect patient data, genetic information, and autonomy from external interference?

    11 bills · 7 became law

  • Rural hospital survival

    What financial supports are needed to keep small and rural hospitals open and solvent?

    6 bills · 1 became law