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Increase the number of mental health professionals by providing federal funding for training and education programs.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

What’s happening with this effort?

H.R. 7787 remains in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce following its referral on March 3, 2026. The committee members must act to hold a vote for the bill to advance, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote and dies through inaction. No progress has occurred on this proposal since March 3, 2026.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to strengthen the mental health workforce, and for other purposes. (H.R. 7787 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.

How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. 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.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 3760 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 3760 (118th) →

Vehicles

H.R. 7787 (119th) · Rep. Carter Proposes $200,000 Loan Forgiveness for Mental Health Workers in Underserved AreascurrentH.R. 3760 (118th) · To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to strengthen the mental health workforce, and for other purposes.

Who’s behind it

Troy Carter (D-LA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.