9-8-8 Call Center Improvement Act
Sponsored By: Representative Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
Introduced
Summary
Would create a federal grant program to strengthen regional and local 9-8-8 lifeline crisis call centers. It would add a new section to the Public Health Service Act to let the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary award grants to new or existing crisis call centers to buy or upgrade technology, train staff, improve operations, and hire personnel. *Authorizes $441 million for fiscal year 2027 to carry out the program, with funds available until expended.*
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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More support for local crisis centers
This bill would create a Regional and Local Lifeline Call Center Program at HHS. The Secretary would award grants to new or existing crisis call centers that serve regional or local areas. Grants would pay to buy or upgrade call-center technology, train staff, improve operations, and hire staff. The bill would authorize $441 million for fiscal year 2027, and the funds would remain available until expended. The text in this chunk does not set detailed eligibility rules, matching requirements, or reporting conditions.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
MA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
NE • R
Sponsored 9/3/2026
Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
CA • D
Sponsored 9/3/2026
Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
WA • D
Sponsored 9/3/2026
Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]
VA • D
Sponsored 9/3/2026
Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
CA • D
Sponsored 9/3/2026
Roll Call Votes
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