119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 9990 — Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026

“To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to psychological and behavioral services.”

Introduced Jul 30, 2026

Last action Jul 30, 2026

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jul 30, 2026

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Referred

Jul 30, 2026

E&C · Ways & Means

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill provides for an additional payment for clinical psychologists under Medicare who provide services in designated health professional shortage areas. It also allows clinical psychologists to provide behavioral health services (in accordance with state law) for purposes of hospitalization services, home health services, and other services under Medicare.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House

AmendmentAI

Timeline · 2 actions

Jul 30, 2026

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.

Jul 30, 2026

Introduced in House