Bills · HR 6817
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6817Health
Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 17· LAST ACTION DEC 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses a critical issue: the widespread lack of access to mental health and substance use services, especially in rural communities and for specific high-stress occupations. Many people in these areas struggle to find help due to long distances to clinics, limited transportation, or the scarcity of mental health professionals.
If this bill becomes law, it could significantly expand the availability of care by leveraging technology, allowing people to receive support from the comfort and privacy of their homes. This could lead to earlier intervention, better mental health outcomes, and a reduction in the stigma associated with seeking care. If it doesn't become law, these underserved populations will continue to face the same barriers to accessing vital mental health and substance use services, potentially worsening existing health disparities and impacting overall community well-being.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a grant program for home-based telemental health care.
This creates a dedicated funding stream to expand remote mental health and substance use services.
PROVISION 02
Targets rural areas with health professional shortages and populations in farming, fishing, or forestry.
It focuses resources on specific communities and occupations known to have limited access to mental health support.
PROVISION 03
Allows grant funds to be used for expanding broadband access and providing patient devices.
This addresses practical barriers to remote care by ensuring patients have the necessary internet and equipment.
PROVISION 04
Requires regular reports on the impact and quality of home-based telemental health care.
This provision ensures accountability and provides data to evaluate the program's effectiveness and guide future improvements.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes up to $10,000,000 annually for the program from fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
This outlines the potential federal investment dedicated to expanding these services over a five-year period.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· Oregon
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
40
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 17
Introduced in House
DEC 17
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6817
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 17, 2025
Last actionDec 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025
House BillHR 6817Health
Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
