Mental Health Improvement Act
Sponsored By: Representative Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
Introduced
Summary
Extends authorization for mental and behavioral health education and training grants. This bill would change the grant funding window in the Public Health Service Act from fiscal years 2023–2027 to fiscal years 2026–2030, continuing the existing program framework and eligibility rules without other changes.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More mental health training grants
If enacted, this bill would extend the period for grants for mental and behavioral health training. The new window would be fiscal years 2026 through 2030. This would replace the current authorization of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. Eligible education and training programs and other workforce entities would be able to apply. The change would take effect upon enactment and does not set funding amounts.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
OH • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]
PA • R
Sponsored 5/7/2025
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 7/2/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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