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Improving Mental Health Access for Seniors
Recent Bills/Improving Mental Health Access for Seniors

Improving Mental Health Access for Seniors

IntroducedJune 6, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
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Why This Matters

This bill makes it easier for seniors to get mental health services through Medicare by including more types of care. It helps ensure that older adults can receive the support they need for mental health issues.

If you are a senior on Medicare, you will have more options for mental health services starting in 2026.
Who this affects
Seniors · Medicare users
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill allows clinical social worker services to be covered under Medicare.
  2. 2It expands the types of mental health services available to seniors.
  3. 3The changes will take effect starting January 1, 2026.
  4. 4Seniors will have better access to mental health care and support.
  5. 5The bill aims to improve overall mental health outcomes for older adults.
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Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2026This bill increases penalties for, and establishes additional enforcement mechanisms related to, fraudulent and grossly negligent violations of U.S. customs laws. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum civil penalty for a fraudulent violation to three times the domestic value of the merchandise. (Currently, the maximum penalty is the domestic value of the merchandise.) It prohibits a person who commits a fraudulent violation from importing merchandise into the United States for a five-year period. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum civil penalty for a grossly negligent violation to the lesser of (1) 3 times the domestic value of the merchandise; or (2) 10 times the lawful duties, taxes, and fees. (Currently, the maximum penalty is the lesser of the domestic value of the merchandise or four times the lawful duties, taxes, and fees.) It prohibits a person who commits a grossly negligent violation from importing merchandise into the United States for a two-year period. Further, the bill applies these importation bans to an affiliated person (e. g., a family member or employee) of the person who committed the fraudulent or grossly negligent violation. The bill establishes a private right of action for an interested party (e. g., a manufacturer) affected by customs fraud or grossly negligent violations. The bill prohibits any person (or an affiliated person) who commits a fraudulent or grossly negligent violation from participating in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Importer of Record program, and further requires revocation of their importer of record numbers.

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IntroducedCurrentJun 6, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such

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Donald Trump
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