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PEERS Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6841| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2025
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Adrian Smith (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to expand Medicare coverage by including peer support services for beneficiaries with mental health conditions or substance use disorders. It specifically amends the Social Security Act to allow these services to be furnished by certified peer support specialists within various healthcare settings. The legislation aims to enhance access to crucial recovery-oriented support. Under the bill, peer support services would be covered when provided by community mental health centers , rural health clinics , federally qualified health centers , and certified community behavioral health clinics . A "peer support specialist" is defined as an individual in recovery from a mental health or substance use condition, certified according to established national guidelines. These services are designed to offer emotional, informational, instrumental, and social support to assist individuals in achieving recovery, community integration, and self-determination. The provisions of this bill are slated to take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8206
PEERS Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2767
PEERS Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6748
PEERS Act of 2023
Dec 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3521
Introduced in Senate
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8206
    PEERS Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2767
    PEERS Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6748
    PEERS Act of 2023


  • December 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3521
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-3521: PEERS Act of 2025

PEERS Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6841| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2025
This bill seeks to expand Medicare coverage by including peer support services for beneficiaries with mental health conditions or substance use disorders. It specifically amends the Social Security Act to allow these services to be furnished by certified peer support specialists within various healthcare settings. The legislation aims to enhance access to crucial recovery-oriented support. Under the bill, peer support services would be covered when provided by community mental health centers , rural health clinics , federally qualified health centers , and certified community behavioral health clinics . A "peer support specialist" is defined as an individual in recovery from a mental health or substance use condition, certified according to established national guidelines. These services are designed to offer emotional, informational, instrumental, and social support to assist individuals in achieving recovery, community integration, and self-determination. The provisions of this bill are slated to take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8206
PEERS Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2767
PEERS Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6748
PEERS Act of 2023
Dec 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3521
Introduced in Senate
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8206
    PEERS Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2767
    PEERS Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6748
    PEERS Act of 2023


  • December 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3521
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Adrian Smith (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-3521: PEERS Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted