Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act
Latest action (7 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 5365 would authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants for training community mental wellness workers. Beyond that stated purpose, the bill's detailed provisions — such as funding levels, eligibility criteria for grant recipients, or specific training requirements — are not yet available, since the full legislative text has not been published.
The bill would primarily affect organizations and individuals involved in community-based mental health work, as they would be the likely recipients or beneficiaries of the grant program described in the title. It may also be of interest to communities seeking greater access to mental health and substance use support, though how the program would be structured or who exactly would qualify cannot be determined from the information currently available.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 7, 2026, by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), and its most recent action remains its introduction. As with most bills at this stage, it would next need to be considered by the relevant Senate committee, which could hold hearings, amend it, or decide whether to advance it for a floor vote. Its current status is simply "Introduced," meaning no committee or floor action has yet occurred.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on August 7, 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 S. 5365 do?
- S. 5365 would authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants for training community mental wellness workers. Beyond that stated purpose, the bill's detailed provisions — such as funding levels, eligibility criteria for grant recipients, or specific training requirements — are not yet available, since the full legislative text has not been published. The bill would primarily affect organizations and individuals involved in community-based mental health work, as they would be the likely recipients or beneficiaries of the grant program described in the title. It may also be of interest to communities seeking greater access to mental health and substance use support, though how the program would be structured or who exactly would qualify cannot be determined from the information currently available. The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 7, 2026, by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), and its most recent action remains its introduction. As with most bills at this stage, it would next need to be considered by the relevant Senate committee, which could hold hearings, amend it, or decide whether to advance it for a floor vote. Its current status is simply "Introduced," meaning no committee or floor action has yet occurred.
- Has S. 5365 become law?
- Not yet. As of 7 Aug 2026, S. 5365 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5365?
- S. 5365 was sponsored by Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] (Democrat-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5365?
- Introduced (7 Aug 2026).
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