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H.R. 3761 118th Congress House

ASSIST Act

Official title: To amend the Social Security Act to provide for an increased Federal medical assistance percentage for State expenditures on certain behavioral health services… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Social Security Act to provide for an increased Federal medical assistance percentage for State expenditures on certain behavioral health services furnished under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 31, 2023 Introduced by: Kathy Castor Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov
Health Elementary and secondary educationGovernment information and archivesHealth programs administration and fundingHigher education
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 2, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 31, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
May 31, 2023
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 Latest action June 2, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act or the ASSIST Act

This bill establishes programs and requirements to support the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services at schools.

Specifically, the bill provides for a 90% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) under Medicaid for services that are furnished by mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools or school-based health centers. Qualifying services include those provided by school counselors, social workers, and psychologists. 

The bill also establishes a grant program to increase the number of mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.

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Balint, Becca
Vermont · Jun 22, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3761: ASSIST Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3761/
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"H.R. 3761: ASSIST Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3761/.
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H.R. 3761, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3761/.
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[H.R. 3761: ASSIST Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3761/)
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