Healthcare (Mental Health)

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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in committee · United States · House Mar 20, 2026

HR 7201: Rural Service and Workforce Corps Act

The Rural Service and Workforce Corps Act creates a program offering scholarships, tuition assistance, student loan repayment, stipends, and relocation incentives to individuals who commit to working for three years in rural areas with critical workforce shortages. It prioritizes filling gaps in health care (including primary care and behavioral health), skilled trades (like electricians and plumbers), energy infrastructure (lineworkers and renewable technicians), and utilities (water operators and broadband technicians). Designated areas include persistent poverty counties, health professional shortage areas, and regions with Native American communities. Employers meeting wage and training standards - such as public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal organizations - can participate to recruit and retain workers in these targeted sectors.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExplicitly prioritizes renewable technicians and energy infrastructure workforce development, directly advancing renewable energy workforce needs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides scholarships, loan repayment, and incentives to recruit healthcare workers to rural areas, directly improving access to primary and behavioral health services.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates scholarship/stipend program to fill rural workforce shortages in healthcare, skilled trades, and infrastructure, directly advancing labor market needs through recruitment incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health Primary Care Workforce Development Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Sep 11, 2025

HR 5306: Gun Suicide Prevention Act of 2025

HR 5306, the Gun Suicide Prevention Act of 2025, requires firearm manufacturers and retailers to attach a specific label to all firearms. The label must be clearly visible in both English and Spanish, include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number (988), and feature a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark before the suicide prevention message. This applies to all firearms sold or offered for sale, directly affecting manufacturers and retailers under the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes suicide prevention by requiring suicide hotline information on firearms, supporting mental health services and public health initiatives.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 6858: Veteran Suicide Prevention Act

The Veteran Suicide Prevention Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a comprehensive review of all veterans who died by suicide during the five years before the bill's enactment. The review must analyze demographics, medication history (including black box warnings and psychotropic drugs), prescribing patterns, combat trauma, and facility-specific suicide rates. The VA must submit a public report to Congress within 30 days of completing the review, detailing findings and recommendations to improve veteran safety. This applies to all veterans who received VA care during the relevant five-year period. The law aims to identify systemic patterns and inform future suicide prevention efforts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates VA review of veteran suicides to improve mental health care and suicide prevention services, strengthening healthcare support for veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA review of veteran suicides to improve healthcare protocols, directly enhancing veteran mental health services through data-driven prevention strategies.95% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House May 20, 2025

HR 3505: Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025

HR 3505, the Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025, creates a federal grant program administered by the Department of Transportation to fund the installation of proven safety barriers and nets on specific high-risk structures. The program provides competitive grants (up to 80% federal funding) to states, local governments, or other eligible entities for projects installing suicide deterrents on bridges, buildings, parking garages, highway-rail crossings, or rail stations. It prioritizes areas with high suicide rates and mandates a study by the Comptroller General to evaluate effective deterrents for non-bridge structures and their costs, with a report due within one year of enactment. The bill authorizes $10 million annually from 2026-2030 for this initiative.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds suicide prevention barriers on high-risk structures, directly supporting mental health safety and public health initiatives.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds DOT-administered grants for safety barriers on transportation infrastructure (bridges, highway-rail crossings), directly advancing transportation safety through federal funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Bridges Rail Roads & Highways

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