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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 23, 2026
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H.R. 8487In CommitteeHealth

Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act

Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. (D-CA)10 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 23, 2026
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.

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Cosponsors (10)

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6 Democrats, 4 Republicans (of 10 shown).

Activity timeline

Apr 23
Apr 23
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.
Apr 23
Apr 23
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.
Apr 23
Apr 23
Introduced in House
Apr 23
Apr 23
Introduced in House
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All 4 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Apr 23
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.
Apr 23
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.
Apr 23
Introduced in House
Apr 23
Introduced in House

All 10 cosponsors

6 Democrats · 4 Republicans
Democrats (6)
Republicans (4)

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