Creates the Rural Behavioral and Mental Health Access program to expand access to mental health and substance use treatment in rural areas

Summary

The bill establishes a fund to provide grants for building and staffing rural mental health and substance‑use treatment facilities, supports telehealth equipment and broadband, and offers scholarships and loan‑repayment to providers who work in rural areas. It targets nonprofit health centers, counties, tribal entities and primary‑care practices, aiming to expand access to behavioral health services where they are scarce. The program takes effect on October 1, 2026.

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