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More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026
2/20/2026, 2:00 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7324
This bill, designated as H.R. 7324 in the 119th Congress and introduced on February 3, 2026, aims to modify title XVIII of the Social Security Act to broaden the qualification criteria for incentives within the Medicare health professional shortage area bonus program to encompass healthcare providers delivering mental health and substance use disorder treatment services.
Congressional Summary of HR 7324
More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026
This bill provides for additional Medicare payments to health care practitioners who provide services in mental health professional shortage areas for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders. The bill applies to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, clinical social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7324
Bill HR 7324 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2026. Bill HR 7324 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 3, 2026. Bill HR 7324'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 February 3, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7324
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7324
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7324
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligibility for incentives under the Medicare health professional shortage area bonus program to practitioners furnishing mental health and substance use disorder services.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligibility for incentives under the Medicare health professional shortage area bonus program to practitioners furnishing mental health and substance use disorder services.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7324
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