119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 23, 2026
H.R. 8487In CommitteeHealth
Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. (D-CA)11 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 23, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Introduced in House
Apr 23
Introduced in House
All 11 cosponsors
6 Democrats · 5 Republicans
Democrats (6)
Craig, AngieMN-02
Tonko, PaulNY-20
Davids, ShariceKS-03
Strickland, MarilynWA-10
Goodlander, MaggieNH-02
Republicans (5)
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