Home-Based Mental Health Care Bill

Official: Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025

IntroducedN/A

Why This Matters

This bill aims to improve mental health care access for people in rural areas and certain occupations by providing services directly in their homes through technology. It helps ensure that those who need support can receive it conveniently and effectively.

If you live in a rural area or work in agriculture, you could get easier access to mental health care from home.

Affects: People living in rural areas and those working in farming, fishing, or forestry jobs.

Summary

This bill allows a national of the Czech Republic to qualify for E-1 nonimmigrant status if the Czech Republic provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals. E-1 classification allows nationals of certain countries (i. e., those with a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States, those under a qualifying international agreement, or those deemed to qualify through statute) to be admitted solely to engage in international trade, along with their families and employees.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill creates a grant program for mental health services delivered at home. 2. It targets rural areas and people in farming, fishing, and forestry jobs. 3. Eligible organizations can receive funds to improve access to mental health care. 4. The program will also support technology and broadband access for remote services. 5. Reports will be submitted to Congress on the program's effectiveness.

Who is affected?

People living in rural areas and those working in farming, fishing, or forestry jobs.