To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to strengthen the mental health workforce, and for other purposes.

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  "constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. CARTER of Louisiana:\nH.R. 7787.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nGeneral Welfare Clause (Art. 1 Sec. 8 Cl. 1), and the\nNecessary and Proper Clause (Art 1 Sec. 8 Cl. 18)\n[Page H2421]\n</pre>"
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