Strengthening Medicaid for Serious Mental Illness Act
In Committee
Introduced:Nov 18, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Dan Sachs Goldman
Representative
Democratic
NY-10
Cosponsors
99
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Health
Summary
This bill would increase federal Medicaid funding for states that provide intensive community-based mental health services for adults with serious mental illness. The goal is to improve access to these services, prevent unnecessary hospitalization, and ensure continuity of care as young adults age out of other benefits.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would increase federal Medicaid funding for states that provide intensive community-based mental health services for adults with serious mental illness. The goal is to improve access to these services, prevent unnecessary hospitalization, and ensure continuity of care as young adults age out of other benefits.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>Data to Save Moms Act</b></p> <p>This bill expands data collection and research on maternal morbidity and mortality among racial and ethnic minority groups.</p> <p>Specifically, the bill adds requirements to certain grants awarded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for maternal mortality review committees. To the extent practicable, grant-funded committees must</p> <ul> <li>use the most up-to-date indicators of severe maternal morbidity;</li> <li>review deaths caused by suicide, overdose, or other behavioral health conditions attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy or childbirth; and</li> <li>consult with representatives of communities disproportionately affected by adverse maternal outcomes about nonclinical factors that may contribute to those outcomes.</li> </ul> <p>The CDC may also award grants to committees to increase their engagement with local communities, such as by bringing on community representatives as committee members.</p> <p>Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality must consult with stakeholders to review maternal health data collection processes and quality measures and make recommendations to improve them.</p> <p>The Department of Health and Human Services must also support studies on adverse maternal health outcomes among American Indian and Alaska Native populations and other racial and ethnic minority groups.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Provides increased federal Medicaid funding for states that offer intensive community-based mental health services for adults with serious mental illness
Aims to improve access to these services and prevent unnecessary hospitalization or institutionalization
Promotes continuity of care and coverage for young adults as they transition out of other mental health benefits
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If passed, this bill would benefit adults with serious mental illness by increasing their access to intensive community-based treatment and support services. It could help reduce hospitalizations and institutionalization, and ensure a smoother transition to adult care for young people. The increased federal Medicaid funding would directly impact state mental health systems and the providers who serve this population.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Health
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Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
3320, 119th Congress (2025). "Strengthening Medicaid for Serious Mental Illness Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3320
