Remove the federal restriction that prevents Medicaid from paying for mental health treatment in large residential facilities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Repealing the IMD Exclusion Act?
The effort to repeal the IMD Exclusion Act is stalled in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce as of June 14, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation in Congress never receives a committee vote. This bill has seen no action since December 14, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Repealing the IMD Exclusion Act (H.R. 6727 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since December 2025
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. 10266 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10266 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ritchie Torres (D-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
