Rural Wellness Act

3/20/2025, 7:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1906

Bill 119 hr 1906 aims to prioritize projects that offer behavioral and mental health treatment services when selecting recipients for certain rural development programs. This bill also seeks to extend the substance abuse disorder set-aside and priority under these programs. The goal is to ensure that individuals in rural areas have access to crucial mental health services and support for substance abuse disorders. By prioritizing these projects, the bill aims to address the growing need for mental health and substance abuse treatment in rural communities.

Current Status of Bill HR 1906

Bill HR 1906 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill HR 1906 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2025.  Bill HR 1906's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of March 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1906

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1906

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1906

To provide for the prioritization of projects that provide behavioral and mental health treatment services in selecting grantees under certain rural development programs, and extend the substance abuse disorder set-aside and priority under the programs.To provide for the prioritization of projects that provide behavioral and mental health treatment services in selecting grantees under certain rural development programs, and extend the substance abuse disorder set-aside and priority under the programs.
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