A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the 9-8-8 Call Center Improvement Act. It amends the Public Health Service Act to let the Secretary of Health and Human Services give out grants. These grants go to new or existing crisis call centers that serve local or regional areas. The money can be used to buy technology, train staff, improve operations, and hire workers. The bill authorizes $441,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 to fund this program.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +8
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The bill funds crisis call centers which are essential for mental health crisis intervention.
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
Improving crisis call center infrastructure enhances general emergency healthcare access.
- Scored +5
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
Crisis call centers are vital components in responding to the opioid crisis.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 allows grants to be given to crisis call centers to purchase or upgrade technology, train staff, improve operations, and hire workers. This is positive because it gives these centers the resources they need to better help people who reach out for crisis support.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill funds crisis call centers which are essential for mental health crisis intervention. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Improving crisis call center infrastructure enhances general emergency healthcare access. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — Crisis call centers are vital components in responding to the opioid crisis.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill explicitly authorizes funds for the hiring of call center staff.
- 10/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/3/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
Adam SmithDemocrat · Washington
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