What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance for states on ways to increase education, training, recruitment, and retention of mental health and substance use disorder providers under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Action Timeline
2026-07-22
Introduced in House
2026-07-22
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-07-22
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.9867 pass?
HR.9867 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.9867 do?
Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance for states on ways to increase education, training, recruitment, and retention of mental health and substance use disorder providers under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Who sponsored HR.9867?
HR.9867 was sponsored by Joe Neguse (D-Colorado).
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