S. 266: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-28 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 9 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-28 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-28):
Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 and revises Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grants for programs and training to improve mental health among health care professionals and a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initiative to educate health care professionals about their mental health and related services.
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes HRSA grants to health care service providers and medical professional associations to implement programs supporting these professionals’ mental health, such as through peer-support programs or providing mental health care. It also authorizes HRSA to prioritize applicants that focus on reducing administrative burden on health care workers.
Also, the bill reauthorizes HRSA grants to government and certain educational entities for training health care students and professionals on how to address mental health and related issues. It also specifies that grants or contracts awarded under the program must be for not less than three years.
Additionally, the bill reauthorizes a CDC education and awareness initiative to help health care professionals understand and seek support for their mental health. It also requires the CDC to submit annual reports to specified congressional committees on the initiative’s activities and outcomes.
Cosponsors (9)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Todd Young | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| Jack Reed | D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| Lisa Murkowski | R AK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| Mark R. Warner | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI 2026-02-03 |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | D NV 2026-02-03 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 266 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 266?
S. 266 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 266 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).