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BillHR 9044 · 119

Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

Introduced
May 26, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
May 26, 2026

Bill Summary

Reauthorizes the Minority Fellowship Program, which provides funding for mental health and substance abuse treatment training for minority students. Funds mental health professional development for underrepresented groups.

Sponsored By

Bonnie Watson Coleman
Democrat · New Jersey · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 26, 2026
  2. May 26, 2026You Are Here

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

  3. TBD

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

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

Why It Matters

This bill affects minority students pursuing careers in mental health and substance abuse treatment, providing them with funding and training opportunities. It also impacts the communities these students will serve, increasing the number of trained mental health professionals from underrepresented backgrounds.

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
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
IntroducedMay 26, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 26, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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.