Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-09-23T17:54:34Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5217 Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/23/2025, 5:54 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5217

The bill H.R. 5217 in the 119th Congress aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate specific constraints on providing behavioral health services at rural health clinics within the Medicare program. Introduced on September 8, 2025.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5217

Bill HR 5217 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5217 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5217's most recent activity was 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. as of September 8, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5217

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5217

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove certain limitations on the delivery of behavioral health services at rural health clinics under the Medicare program.

Comments

Arleth Stark

773

7 months ago

I think this bill is good for us. How will it help everyone in the long run?

Lila Merritt

780

6 months ago

This bill is just a waste of time and money. It won't help anyone, especially not me. Why should we be spending money on something like this when there are more important issues to address? It's ridiculous. Who benefits from this bill anyway? Certainly not me.