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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.

2/4/2026, 9:07 AM

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.

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
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7324

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate 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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