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House bill · H.R. 9990 (119th Congress)

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

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 30, 2026

Sponsor: Nicole Malliotakis (U.S. Representative, NY-11, Republican)

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Summary

Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026 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.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to House Committee on Ways and Means · U.S. House of Representatives.

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Full history

  1. Jul 30, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jul 30, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Jul 30, 2026

    Referred to committee

    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.

  4. Jul 30, 2026

    Referred to committee

    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.

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