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HR 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026

Original title: 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026

September 3, 2026

mental health veterans affairs crisis services healthcare access federal funding

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Sep 3, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation determines how federal resources are allocated to support the 988 crisis infrastructure, directly impacting the availability and quality of mental health emergency services for veterans, students, and the general public.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Veterans Affairs

The agency is tasked with coordinating crisis services under the proposed implementation framework.

Department of Education

The agency is involved in the integration of crisis response protocols within educational settings.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026 establishes a framework for the national rollout and integration of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline across federal health, veteran, and education systems. The bill mandates coordination between multiple federal agencies to ensure consistent crisis response services.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the 9–8–8 Implementation Act?

The bill aims to formalize and integrate the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline into various federal agency operations.

Which committees are reviewing this bill?

The bill is currently under review by the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce.

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