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HR 10240 proposes expansion of behavioral health crisis services nationwide

Original title: Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act of 2026

September 3, 2026

mental healthhealthcare accesscrisis servicesfederal funding

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, 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.Sep 3, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill establishes a legislative framework to potentially increase the availability and funding of mental health crisis response services, which directly impacts how individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies receive care.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Individuals experiencing behavioral health crises

The bill aims to expand the services available to these individuals during mental health emergencies.

Mental health service providers

Providers may see changes in funding, regulatory requirements, or service delivery mandates if the bill is enacted.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

  • The House of Representatives frequently refers complex legislation to multiple committees when the subject matter overlaps with the jurisdictions of several different panels. context

Summary

The Crisis Services Expansion Act of 2026 directs federal agencies to expand access to behavioral health crisis services. The bill has been referred to multiple House committees for review.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill establishes a legislative framework to potentially increase the availability and funding of mental health crisis response services, which directly impacts how individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies receive care.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act do?
The bill proposes to expand access to crisis services, though specific programmatic details are currently under committee review.
Is this bill currently law?
No, the bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, and is currently in the committee review stage.

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Connected Entities

personSchneider“Representative co-sponsoring the bill”Map →
organizationCode of Federal Regulations“Regulation used for payment requirements”Map →
personTrahan“Representative co-sponsoring the bill”Map →
personMiller-Meeks“Representative co-sponsoring the bill”Map →
bill_number42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(3)“Section of the Social Security Act being amended”Map →
organizationCommittee on Ways and Means“Committee of referral”Map →
organizationVeterans' Affairs“Committee of referral”Map →
personVan Duyne“Representative introducing the bill”Map →
bill_number42 U.S.C. 1395m“Section of the Social Security Act being amended”Map →
organizationEducation and Workforce“Committee of referral”Map →
organizationArmed Services“Committee of referral”Map →
organizationMedicare“The program receiving expanded coverage”Map →
dateJanuary 1, 2026“Date when the changes take effect”Map →
bill_numberSocial Security Act“The primary legislation being amended”Map →
organizationOversight and Government Reform“Committee of referral”Map →

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  • Controversy20
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