Improve access to primary and mental health care services for patients.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2026?
The Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2026 is currently stalled in committee after being referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee on June 10, 2026. House committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail to advance past this stage. This outcome is common because the vast majority of legislation never receives a committee vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2026 (H.R. 9257 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9133 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9133 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4835 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4835 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Lauren Underwood (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.