Who it affects
- Local and regional crisis call centers
- Crisis call center staff
- Department of Health and Human Services
In committeeHealth careMental health
9-8-8 Call Center Improvement Act
H.R. 10295 · House bill · Introduced Sept. 3, 2026
The 9-8-8 Call Center Improvement Act would require federal grants for local and regional crisis call centers to upgrade technology, train and hire staff, and improve operations.
At a glance
Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The bill would require the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to crisis call centers.
- New and existing centers serving local or regional areas could receive grants.
- Grants would fund technology purchases or upgrades, staff training, operations improvements, and hiring.
- The bill would authorize $441 million for fiscal year 2027, available until spent.
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How South Carolina voted
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to new or existing crisis call centers serving regional or local areas, and for other purposes.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Trahan, Lori (D-MA)
- Introduced
- Sept. 3, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 7
- Committees
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Latest action
- Sept. 3, 2026 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.