Healthcare (Mental Health)

in committee · United States · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 4061: RAYS Act

This bill, known as the Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide Prevention Act, requires schools that receive federal education funding to include mental health and suicide prevention resources on student identification cards. The law mandates that these cards display contact information for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, and any state or local suicide prevention hotlines available in the area. Schools that do not issue physical ID cards must instead post this information prominently on their websites and include it on digital platforms students regularly use. The bill also directs the federal education secretary to run outreach campaigns to help students, parents, and school staff learn about these mental health resources.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens student mental health support by requiring schools to display crisis resources on ID cards, enhancing student safety and access to help.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates inclusion of mental health and suicide prevention resources on student ID cards, improving access to critical health services and supporting mental health awareness.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 4043: Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act

This bill makes permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide treatment and rehabilitation services to seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans. It amends the United States Code by removing a temporary expiration clause that previously limited this program. The legislation directly affects veterans who face both mental health challenges and homelessness, ensuring they can continue receiving support without interruption. By codifying this authority into law, the bill removes the need for periodic renewal of the program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill makes permanent VA authority to provide mental health and rehabilitation services to homeless veterans, directly advancing healthcare access and support.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill makes permanent VA authority to provide treatment and rehabilitation for homeless veterans, directly addressing homelessness and housing support.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill makes permanent VA authority to treat seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans, strengthening healthcare and support services for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Homelessness Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 12, 2026

HR 7911: Dream’s Caregiver Health and Wellness Act

This bill would create a new grant program to support caregivers of seniors, people with disabilities, or those with chronic illnesses. The Department of Health and Human Services would distribute up to $250 million over five years to nonprofit organizations for services like meals, transportation, mental health support, and wellness programs. Nonprofits would need to submit applications and report annually on how they used funds and what outcomes they achieved. The program aims to reduce caregiver burnout and build support networks while adapting to changing needs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes grant program to support caregiver wellness with $250M funding for mental health services and wellness programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2026

HR 8115: Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2026

This bill, the Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2026, expands the Department of Veterans Affairs' existing precision medicine initiative to specifically include research on repetitive low-level blast exposure, dementia, and other brain and mental health conditions affecting veterans. It requires the VA and Department of Defense to establish a data-sharing partnership within one year to combine relevant military health data for research purposes. The legislation mandates specific research studies on blast exposure impacts, including assessments of clinical interventions, implementation studies of proven treatments, and quality improvement efforts to enhance diagnosis and care. Additionally, the bill directs the VA to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to validate brain health biomarkers and authorizes $5 million annually through fiscal year 2030 to fund these expanded research efforts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands VA precision medicine initiative to include brain health research, mandates data-sharing partnerships, and addresses mental health conditions affecting veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands VA precision medicine research to include veteran-specific brain health conditions and mandates data sharing for improved veteran healthcare outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4076: Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026

This bill proposes to remove the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services for Medicare beneficiaries. It directly affects older Americans and other eligible individuals who rely on Medicare for mental health care coverage. The key provision amends the Social Security Act to delete the specific restriction that currently caps how many days Medicare will pay for inpatient psychiatric hospital stays. Changes made by this legislation would take effect on January 1, 2027, allowing Medicare to cover these services without the previous daily limit.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric services under Medicare, expanding mental health coverage and improving patient access to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicare Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 4137: RECOVER Act

This bill, known as the RECOVER Act, directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to launch a three-year pilot program that awards grants to non-profit outpatient mental health facilities. The program aims to improve access to culturally competent, evidence-based mental health care for veterans by funding existing facilities or supporting the creation of new ones. To qualify, facilities must demonstrate at least three years of operation, submit detailed applications, and commit to training clinicians in culturally competent care. The legislation includes specific funding limits, requires equitable distribution between rural and urban areas, and mandates a final report to Congress detailing program outcomes and veteran demographics.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a pilot program to fund outpatient mental health facilities for veterans, increasing access to culturally competent care and expanding mental health services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directs VA to fund mental health grants for veterans, expanding access to culturally competent care and strengthening veteran healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 30, 2026

HRES 1149: Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 17, 2026.

This resolution formally supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day, which are observed on March 17, 2026. It recognizes the contributions of social workers across various settings including healthcare, schools, child welfare agencies, and disaster relief efforts. The measure acknowledges the profession's role in addressing mental health, addiction, poverty, and social justice while encouraging awareness of social workers' integral role in community well-being.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill recognizes social workers' contributions to healthcare and mental health services, supporting their role in community well-being and health-related fields.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Apr 3, 2026

HR 8149: Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act

This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study examining how accessible addiction and mental health care providers and services are for farmers and ranchers facing challenges like drought, extreme weather, market instability, and consumer misinformation. The study will investigate rural availability of trained providers, barriers such as financial and geographic obstacles, and successful state and local programs that could be expanded federally. It also explores options like funding for therapy sessions through existing networks and enhancing telehealth services in rural areas. The results will be reported to Congress within 180 days, with up to $1 million authorized annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2029 to support the study.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates study to improve mental health and addiction care access for farmers, addressing barriers and exploring expansion of services.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse Telehealth Tags Agriculture Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2025

S 1007: 9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

This bill strengthens cybersecurity protections for the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program. It requires the program’s network administrator (receiving federal funding) and participating local crisis centers to report cybersecurity vulnerabilities or incidents within 24 hours. The program must coordinate with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Chief Information Security Officer to eliminate vulnerabilities. Additionally, the bill mandates a study by the Comptroller General on the hotline’s cybersecurity risks, to be completed within 180 days of enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens cybersecurity protections for the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, protecting mental health services and patient safety.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires 24-hour vulnerability reporting and HHS coordination to strengthen cybersecurity protections for lifeline program, directly enhancing cybersecurity measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · House Feb 4, 2025

HR 912: 9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

This bill requires the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (9-8-8 hotline) program to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities and report incidents. It mandates that the program’s network administrator and participating local crisis centers must report identified security weaknesses or cyber incidents to federal officials within a reasonable time, while protecting user privacy. The law also requires a study by the Comptroller General within 180 days to evaluate cybersecurity risks specific to the 9-8-8 system. These changes directly affect the federally funded 9-8-8 hotline program and its local crisis centers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens cybersecurity for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, protecting mental health services and patient privacy.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates cybersecurity vulnerability reporting and study for 9-8-8 lifeline, strengthening protections per bill's requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Cybersecurity

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