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A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants to train community mental wellness workers, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Aug 7, 2026
10 days ago
Last Action
Aug 7, 2026
10 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
0Bill Co-Sponsors
0Traction
1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Funds grants to train community workers who help with mental health and substance use issues. These workers will provide support in local communities.

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Sponsored By

Cory A. Booker
Democrat · New Jersey · Senate

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 7, 2026
    Sen. Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)
  2. Committee on Health
  3. Aug 7, 2026You 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 community mental health workers and the people they serve, by providing training and support to help them address mental health and substance use issues. Local communities, particularly those with limited mental health resources, may see an increase in available support services.

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