Congress·In Committee·S. 3783

Mental Health Careers: Training and Promotion for Students

Mental Health Career Promotion Act

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This bill would create a new grant program to help high school and community college students learn about jobs in mental health. The goal is to fix the shortage of healthcare workers by getting young people interested in these careers before they graduate.
Schools and colleges would team up with local clinics and hospitals to offer internships, job shadowing, and mentorships. This gives students a chance to see what it is like to work as a counselor, social worker, or doctor in their own community.
The program would provide $50 million every year for five years, starting in 2026. These funds would pay for educational presentations and hands-on learning that are designed to be easy for students from all backgrounds to understand.
The government would make sure the money is spread out across different parts of the country. They would also offer extra help to schools in high-need areas to make sure every student has a fair shot at exploring these career paths.

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Feb 5, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511)

Feb 5, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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Mental Health Career Promotion Act

Feb 5 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Mental Health Career Promotion Act

Bill NumberS 3783

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511)

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