H.R. 7030, the Securing Facilities for Mental Health Services Act, advanced out of committee on September 16, 2026.
H.R. 7030 — Securing Facilities for Mental Health Services Act
What it does
This bill amends the National Housing Act's mortgage insurance program for hospitals (Section 242) to expand access by removing a restriction that currently limits the program to certain types of hospitals. It gives all licensed hospitals equal access to federal mortgage insurance for construction and renovation, with a 9-month implementation period. HUD must report back within 2 years on how the expansion is working.
Quorum's transparency scan gave Securing Facilities for Mental Health Services Act a moderate transparency flag.
What happens next
H.R. 7030 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Tom Emmer. Cosponsored by Ritchie Torres.
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