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H.R. 9847 · 119th Congress

Improving CARE for Youth Act

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IntroducedJul 22, 2026
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To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Jul 22, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

What it does

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Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably for Youth Act or the Improving CARE for Youth Act

This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from denying coverage for primary care, substance use disorder, and mental health services that are furnished on the same day at the same office, clinic, or other outpatient facility (including via telehealth).

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jul 22, 2026).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Jul 22, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Troy A. Carter D-LA-2
  • Yvette D. Clarke D-NY-9
  • Angie Craig D-MN-2
  • J. French Hill R-AR-2
  • Jonathan L. Jackson D-IL-1