United States Senate Commission on Mental Health Act of 2024

This bill establishes the United States Senate Commission on Mental Health to study and make recommendations on improving mental health care access and affordability. The 8-member commission (6 senators appointed by party leaders and 2 mental health experts) will conduct annual studies on topics like insurance coverage parity, provider reimbursement rates, and workforce challenges, including barriers faced by specific populations such as rural communities and racial minorities. It requires the commission to submit annual reports to Congress starting in 2026, analyzing current barriers, workforce needs, and successful state-level efforts. The commission will terminate 10 years after enactment and is funded through fiscal years 2025-2034. As a procedural bill creating a study commission, it does not directly change laws but aims to inform future policy.