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.

United States119th CongressHR-8201House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 25, 2026

Summary

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to mandate that community health centers include behavioral and mental health and substance use disorder services as part of their core primary health services. This change ensures that these critical services are a fundamental requirement for all such centers, rather than optional offerings. To support this expansion, the bill provides significant enhanced funding . It allocates $700,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, specifically for the provision of these newly required services. This funding aims to ensure community health centers have the necessary resources to integrate comprehensive behavioral and mental health care alongside traditional medical services.

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Timeline

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  2. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  3. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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  4. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

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