To amend Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to provide behavioral and mental health and substance use disorder services, and for other purposes.

Summary

The bill adds behavioral health, mental health, and substance‑use disorder care to the list of primary services that federally‑qualified community health centers must provide. It also directs $700 million each year from FY 2027 through FY 2031 to the Health and Human Services Secretary to fund those services. The change aims to expand access to needed care for low‑income patients.

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