Bills · HR 8201
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8201Health care coverage and accessDrug, alcohol, tobacco use
To amend Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to provide behavioral and mental health and substance use disorder services, and for other purposes.
This bill requires community health centers to provide mental health and substance abuse services as part of their basic care and provides five years of funding to support these efforts.AI-written
INTRO APR 6· LAST ACTION JUN 25
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tl;dr
AI-writtenMandates that all federally funded community health centers provide mental health and addiction treatment, backed by $700 million in annual funding to bridge the gap in care for low-income Americans.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenMental health and drug addiction are major crises in the U.S., but private therapy and rehab can be incredibly expensive or hard to find. Since community health centers are designed to be a safety net for people who can't afford traditional care, making mental health a 'required' service ensures that a person's zip code or income doesn't prevent them from getting help for depression, anxiety, or addiction. If this becomes law, it moves the U.S. toward a system where mental and physical health are treated as equally important parts of basic healthcare.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Mandates mental health and substance use disorder services as a core requirement for community health centers.
It elevates behavioral health to the same level of legal importance as physical health check-ups.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes $700 million in annual funding from 2027 to 2031.
It provides the financial resources necessary for clinics to actually implement these new service requirements.
PROVISION 03
Amends the Public Health Service Act and the Affordable Care Act.
It updates the foundational laws that govern how federal health money is spent and what services clinics must offer.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· Nevada
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
26
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
7 EVENTSJUN 25
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
JUN 25
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
APR 6
Introduced in House
APR 6
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8201
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 6, 2026
Last actionJun 25, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 6, 2026
House BillHR 8201Health care coverage and accessDrug, alcohol, tobacco use
To amend Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to provide behavioral and mental health and substance use disorder services, and for other purposes.
This bill requires community health centers to provide mental health and substance abuse services as part of their basic care and provides five years of funding to support these efforts.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 6, 2026· LAST ACTION JUN 25, 2026
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