Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025
H.R. 5217119th Congress

Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025

Introduced in the HouseRep. Jill Tokuda (D-HI-2)3 sections · 1 min read
Version: ih · Apr 20, 2026

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025.

(a) In general

Section 1861(aa)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)(2)) is amended, in the first sentence in the matter following subparagraph (K), by striking or a facility which is primarily for the care and treatment of mental diseases.

(b) Effective date

The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply beginning January 1, 2027.

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