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Funding Infrastructure for Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Facilities.

This law establishes a new loan and loan guarantee program to help hospitals and facilities build, renovate, or upgrade mental health and substance use disorder treatment centers. The goal is to increase the number of available beds and improve care, especially in rural areas and for children, potentially reducing wait times for essential services. The program is authorized for $200 million annually from 2026 through 2030.
Key points
Federal loans and guarantees are available for constructing, renovating, and upgrading adult and pediatric mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities.
At least 25% of the funding is set aside for facilities primarily serving children and adolescents to improve pediatric access to care.
Preference is given to projects increasing bed capacity in underserved areas and improving telehealth capabilities and digital care infrastructure.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1673
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2025-05-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1673.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal loans and guarantees are available for constructing, renovating, and upgrading adult and pediatric mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities.
  • At least 25% of the funding is set aside for facilities primarily serving children and adolescents to improve pediatric access to care.
  • Preference is given to projects increasing bed capacity in underserved areas and improving telehealth capabilities and digital care infrastructure.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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Health Public Investments