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Mental Health Career Promotion Act

USA119th CongressHR-7394| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2026
Becca Balint

Becca Balint

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (2)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Mental and Behavioral Health Career Promotion Grant Program . The program aims to award grants to eligible entities to create or expand initiatives that promote careers in mental and behavioral health among students in grades 9 through 12 and those attending public junior or community colleges. To qualify for a grant, an entity must be a partnership that includes: One or more local or State educational agencies, or a consortium thereof; One or more public junior or community colleges, or a consortium thereof; and At least one community-based mental or behavioral health provider or other approved community-based entity. Eligible programs will promote mental and behavioral health careers through activities such as: Providing educational presentations to increase exposure and knowledge of these careers; Coordinating internships and externships for interested students; Offering opportunities for students to interact with and shadow professionals; Providing mentorships and experiential learning; and Partnering with higher education institutions and community behavioral health organizations. All grant-funded activities must be developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate. Grants will be awarded for a period of five years and may be renewed, with the Secretary ensuring geographical diversity among recipients and potentially offering technical assistance to high-need educational agencies and colleges. The bill authorizes $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund this program, which also mandates a process for evaluating effectiveness and submitting annual reports to Congress.
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3783
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 5, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3783
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  • S 119-3783: Mental Health Career Promotion Act

Mental Health Career Promotion Act

USA119th CongressHR-7394| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2026
This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Mental and Behavioral Health Career Promotion Grant Program . The program aims to award grants to eligible entities to create or expand initiatives that promote careers in mental and behavioral health among students in grades 9 through 12 and those attending public junior or community colleges. To qualify for a grant, an entity must be a partnership that includes: One or more local or State educational agencies, or a consortium thereof; One or more public junior or community colleges, or a consortium thereof; and At least one community-based mental or behavioral health provider or other approved community-based entity. Eligible programs will promote mental and behavioral health careers through activities such as: Providing educational presentations to increase exposure and knowledge of these careers; Coordinating internships and externships for interested students; Offering opportunities for students to interact with and shadow professionals; Providing mentorships and experiential learning; and Partnering with higher education institutions and community behavioral health organizations. All grant-funded activities must be developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate. Grants will be awarded for a period of five years and may be renewed, with the Secretary ensuring geographical diversity among recipients and potentially offering technical assistance to high-need educational agencies and colleges. The bill authorizes $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund this program, which also mandates a process for evaluating effectiveness and submitting annual reports to Congress.
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3783
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 5, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3783
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Becca Balint

Becca Balint

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (2)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-3783: Mental Health Career Promotion Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted