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HELP Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would create a bold, standardized nationwide 211 helpline network to expand access to health and human services and improve coordination with emergency systems. It would fund upgrades, require better data sharing, and run a national awareness campaign.
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- People and families would get easier access to help by phone, SMS, or internet, backed by funded contact centers and outreach to raise public awareness.
- State 211 networks and local providers could receive grants to expand services, maintain exhaustive databases, cover startup costs in unserved areas, and improve accessibility. Grants must be matched with at least 25% non-federal funds and can go directly to providers if no State network exists.
- A federal administering agency would be chosen to allocate funds, support shared data platforms, and boost coordination among 211, 988, and 911. The agency must begin evaluations in 2026 and at least once every five years and publish annual, disaggregated reports by State and provider.
*Would authorize federal funding of $250 million per year for fiscal years 2026–2032, with up to 10% available for administration, increasing federal spending during that period.*
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More 211 help for households nationwide
If enacted, the bill would create a federal program to expand and coordinate 211 services across every State. The Secretary would pick one nonprofit to run the program. That group would need 501(c) status, 211 experience, disaster response skills, and grants-management capacity, and would apply at least every 10 years. The administering agency would award grants, advise the Secretary on State allotments, ensure free phone or internet access and ADA/Section 508 accessibility, and hire an independent evaluator. Annual reports would begin in calendar year 2026 and independent evaluations would start in 2026 and occur at least every five years. The Secretary would set State allotments using a formula that includes population, population density, poverty rate, and other evidence-based data after consulting the administering agency.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]
KY • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
CA • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]
CA • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
NY • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
OH • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
FL • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
NY • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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