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BillHR 5859 · 119

Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2025

Introduced
Oct 28, 2025
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Oct 28, 2025

Bill Summary

Establishes centers to provide crisis care for people with behavioral health issues, such as mental health or substance abuse problems. Funds these centers to offer immediate support and treatment.

Sponsored By

Adam Smith
Democrat · Washington · House

Bill Journey

  1. Oct 28, 2025
  3. Oct 28, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, providing them with access to immediate care and support. It also impacts healthcare providers and emergency services, which may see a reduction in crisis-related cases as these centers take on some of that workload.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedOct 28, 2025
Last UpdatedOct 28, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, 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.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.