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Mental Health Parity Enforcement and Funding Act

Key claim: The Mental Health Parity Enforcement and Funding Act (HR9551, 119th Congress) was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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(HR9551 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-06-30): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Why this matters

Mental health parity enforcement gaps have been a persistent concern for workers in employer-sponsored (ERISA) plans, where behavioral health coverage limits often diverge from medical/surgical benefits despite legal parity requirements. A funding-focused enforcement bill signals continued congressional interest in resourcing DOL oversight, though at introduction stage the operational impact on employers and plan participants remains speculative.

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Mental Health Parity Enforcement and Funding Act
Stage: introduced · congress · 30-jun-2026

The Mental Health Parity Enforcement and Funding Act (HR9551, 119th Congress) was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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External: congress:119-hr-9551:introduced

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