Bill · H.R. 7030· House(119-HR-7030)
Securing Facilities for Mental Health Services Act
- Introduced
- 1/13/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
- Sponsored by
- Tom Emmer
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Securing Facilities for Mental Health Services Act. It amends section 242 of the National Housing Act. The goal is to provide parity regarding access to the mortgage insurance for hospitals program for licensed hospitals. The changes will take effect nine months after the date of enactment. Additionally, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development must submit a report to Congress within two years to assess the results and effectiveness of this program expansion.
Yes· 3 of 37
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The act specifically targets securing facilities for mental health services by improving mortgage insurance parity.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
Beneficial for hospital owners and developers who can now access mortgage insurance.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4
Directly impacts the availability of facilities for psychiatric care.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 updates the National Housing Act by amending section 242(b)(1) to provide parity regarding access to the mortgage insurance for hospitals program for licensed hospitals. This could be positive because it aims to give more licensed hospitals equal access to mortgage insurance.
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Section 3 requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit a report to Congress within a two-year period. This is positive because it holds officials accountable by assessing the results and effectiveness of the program expansion.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Children+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Immigrants+2Good For L G B T Q Community+2Good For Men+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Students+2Good For Veterans+2Good For White Americans+2Good For Women+2Good For Billionaires+1Good For Farmers+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For High Net Worth Individuals+1Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5Improves Healthcare Access+4Improves Opioid Crisis Response+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+2Reduces Homelessness+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 9/16/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Ritchie TorresDemocrat · New York