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HR 9990 119th Congress House Health

Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026

Introduced: July 30, 2026 Introduced by: Malliotakis, Nicole Republican · New York See on congress.gov
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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.
Jul 30, 2026
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Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026

This bill provides for an additional payment for clinical psychologists under Medicare who provide services in designated health professional shortage areas. It also allows clinical psychologists to provide behavioral health services (in accordance with state law) for purposes of hospitalization services, home health services, and other services under Medicare.

What's happening now July 30, 2026

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1
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Chu, Judy
California · Jul 30, 2026
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Pfluger, August
Texas · Jul 30, 2026
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jul 30, 2026
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 9990: Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-9990/
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