PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act

House Bill

H.R. 3267

119th Congress

PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chrissy Houlahan

Representative

Democratic

PA-6

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

The COMFORT Act allows mental health professionals in the military to provide counseling services to military families, regardless of whether the provider or recipient is located on a military base or in a remote location. This ensures that military families can receive the mental health support they need, even if they are not near a military facility.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The COMFORT Act allows mental health professionals in the military to provide counseling services to military families, regardless of whether the provider or recipient is located on a military base or in a remote location. This ensures that military families can receive the mental health support they need, even if they are not near a military facility.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Comforting Our Military Families through On-base or Remote Treatment Act or the COMFORT Act This bill authorizes mental health professionals to provide nonmedical counseling services to military families regardless of where the provider or recipient is located, so long as the provision of services is (1) in the United States or a U.S. territory or possession, and (2) within the scope of the authorized duties of the provider. For purposes of the bill, mental health professionals include individuals who are licensed or certified mental health providers and are members of the Armed Forces, civilian Department of Defense (DOD) employees, or DOD contractors.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes mental health professionals in the military to provide counseling services to military families, even if the provider or recipient is not located on a military base
Allows these services to be provided anywhere in the United States or its territories and possessions
Covers mental health professionals who are members of the Armed Forces, civilian Department of Defense employees, or Department of Defense contractors

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would positively impact military families by making it easier for them to access mental health services, even if they are not near a military base. This could help address the unique challenges and stresses that come with military life, such as frequent relocations and long deployments. The increased availability of mental health support could improve the overall well-being and resilience of military families.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3267, 119th Congress (2025). "PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3267