Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3548

119th Congress

Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael T. McCaul

Representative

Republican

TX-10

Cosponsors

57

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill aims to address racial and ethnic disparities in mental health by having the Department of Health and Human Services implement a strategy to promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma among minority groups. It also allows the government to prioritize health facilities serving a high proportion of minorities when awarding grants for integrating physical and behavioral healthcare, and extends funding for a program that supports the education and training of minority students in mental and behavioral health professions.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

SponsorMichael T. McCaul (R-TX)

Introduced6/5/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025

This bill aims to address racial and ethnic disparities in mental health by having the Department of Health and Human Services implement a strategy to promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma among minority groups. It also allows the government t

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This bill aims to address racial and ethnic disparities in mental health by having the Department of Health and Human Services implement a strategy to promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma among minority groups. It also allows the government to prioritize health facilities serving a high proportion of minorities when awarding grants for integrating physical and behavioral healthcare, and extends funding for a program that supports the education and training of minority students in mental and behavioral health professions.

Bill Number: 3548
Sponsor: Michael T. McCaul (R-TX)
Introduced: 6/5/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025
Bill Number: 3548
Sponsor: Michael T. McCaul (R-TX)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 6/5/2025
Summary: This bill aims to address racial and ethnic disparities in mental health by having the Department of Health and Human Services implement a strategy to promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma among minority groups. It also allows the government to prioritize health facilities serving a

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to address racial and ethnic disparities in mental health by having the Department of Health and Human Services implement a strategy to promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma among minority groups. It also allows the government to prioritize health facilities serving a high proportion of minorities when awarding grants for integrating physical and behavioral healthcare, and extends funding for a program that supports the education and training of minority students in mental and behavioral health professions.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act This bill sets out activities and modifies existing programs to address racial and ethnic mental health disparities. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must implement a strategy for promoting behavioral and mental health and reducing stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance use disorder among racial and ethnic minority groups. HHS must consult with appropriate advocacy groups and behavioral health organizations on this strategy. Additionally, HHS must seek to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a study on research gaps related to mental health disparities among racial and ethnic minority groups. Modifications to existing programs include (1) permitting HHS to prioritize health care facilities that serve a high proportion of racial and ethnic minority groups when awarding grants for integrating physical and behavioral health care, and (2) extending the authorization for the grants from FY2027 through FY2029. The bill also permits the use of funds available through the Minority Fellowship Program for developing best practices or core competencies to address mental health disparities in curricula for training social workers, psychologists, and other behavioral health professionals. (This program supports the education and training of minority students who are studying for advanced degrees in a mental or behavioral health profession.)

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a strategy for promoting mental health and reducing stigma in minority communities
Allows the government to prioritize funding for health facilities that serve a high proportion of racial and ethnic minorities
Extends funding for a program that supports the education and training of minority students in mental and behavioral health fields

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would directly benefit racial and ethnic minority communities by improving access to mental health resources and support, as well as increasing the diversity of mental health professionals. This could lead to reduced stigma, earlier intervention, and better mental health outcomes for underserved populations.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

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Government information and archives

Government studies and investigations

Health promotion and preventive care

Medical education

Mental health

Minority health

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Racial and ethnic relations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3548, 119th Congress (2025). "Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3548

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