Increase the number of licensed mental health professionals available to provide patient care.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026?
The More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026, known as H.R. 7324, has remained in the House committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means since February 2, 2026. Committee members must vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote and dies in this stage. The bill has seen no action for five months, which follows the typical pattern for most congressional proposals.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026 (H.R. 7324 (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 S. 3157 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3157 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Nikki Budzinski (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
