To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand behavioral health workforce training programs, and for other purposes.
Latest action (5 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10722, introduced by Representative Troy Carter, aims to change existing law related to the Public Health Service Act. Specifically, the bill intends to increase opportunities for training programs focused on behavioral health. The full details of how this expansion would be implemented are not yet available, as the official text of the bill has not been published.
The proposed legislation would likely affect individuals pursuing careers in behavioral health and the programs that provide their training. By expanding these programs, the bill may seek to address needs within the behavioral health workforce.
As of now, H.R. 10722 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. It is in the initial stages of the legislative process, with its latest action being its introduction on October 5, 2026. For the bill to advance further, it would need to be considered by committees, potentially pass the House of Representatives, and then be considered by the Senate.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 5, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10722 do?
- H.R. 10722, introduced by Representative Troy Carter, aims to change existing law related to the Public Health Service Act. Specifically, the bill intends to increase opportunities for training programs focused on behavioral health. The full details of how this expansion would be implemented are not yet available, as the official text of the bill has not been published. The proposed legislation would likely affect individuals pursuing careers in behavioral health and the programs that provide their training. By expanding these programs, the bill may seek to address needs within the behavioral health workforce. As of now, H.R. 10722 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. It is in the initial stages of the legislative process, with its latest action being its introduction on October 5, 2026. For the bill to advance further, it would need to be considered by committees, potentially pass the House of Representatives, and then be considered by the Senate.
- Has H.R. 10722 become law?
- Not yet. As of 5 Oct 2026, H.R. 10722 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10722?
- H.R. 10722 was sponsored by Rep. Troy Carter [D-LA2] (Democrat-LA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10722?
- Introduced (5 Oct 2026).
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