H.R. 10280

9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026

Sponsor: Doris O. Matsui

27 cosponsors
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I Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Sec. 101. Regional and local lifeline call center program

Part B of title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 520E–4 (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36d) the following:

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520E–5. Regional and local lifeline call center program

(a) In general. The Secretary shall award grants to new or existing crisis call centers serving regional or local areas to—

(1) purchase or upgrade call center technology;

(2) provide for training of call center staff;

(3) improve call center operations; and

(4) provide for hiring of call center staff.

(b) Authorization of appropriations. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $441,000,000 for fiscal year 2027, to remain available until expended.

II Health Resources and Services Administration

III Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion

IV Medicaid amendments