Federal grants help states treat mental illness instead of jail

What it does

This bill sets up a 5-year program. It gives money to states and cities to run FACT teams. FACT teams give people with serious mental illness round-the-clock care. They also provide addiction help, housing, and job training. The bill pays for a study to see if FACT teams work. The study will show how to use them in more places.

Who it affects

States and cities that run FACT teams get the money. Nonprofits and treatment companies that help run the teams also get money. People with serious mental illness involved with the criminal justice system get the care.

One thing to notice

The bill does not say what happens after 5 years end. States may need to pay for the teams themselves, or the teams may stop.

From the analysis of the bill text, linked under Primary records below.

Where it stands

5 cosponsors: 5 Democrats.

• Jul 14, 2026 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in House”
• Jul 14, 2026 — Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce”

Dates and quoted wording are Congress.gov's action record; the timeline shows status changes, not every procedural step.

Words to know

• FACT teams — Groups that give intensive mental health care to people with serious mental illness in the criminal justice system.
• round-the-clock — Care and support that happens all day and all night, every day.