S. 683: More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2025
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 | 2025-02-24 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-20 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-24):
More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2025
This bill provides for additional Medicare payments to health care practitioners who provide services in mental health professional shortage areas for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders. The bill applies to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, clinical social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-24 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 683 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 683?
S. 683 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 683 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).