HB 10940

House·20th Congress·Filed Aug 25, 2026

An Act Establishing the National Mental Health Crisis Hotline, Mandating Its Operation, Interoperability, and Adequate Funding, and for Other Purposes

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The bill creates a free, nationwide three‑digit hotline that works 24/7 via call, text, or chat to help anyone in a mental‑health crisis, and it sets rules for how quickly calls are answered, how data is protected, and how the service will be funded.

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Author · Representative

Alfred C. Delos SantosReceipts →

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An Act Establishing the National Mental Health Crisis Hotline, Mandating Its Operation, Interoperability, and Adequate Funding, and for Other Purposes

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