H.R. 5944 — Introduced in House

I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5944 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 7, 2025 Mr. Finstad introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for Federal financial participation for services furnished to patients in an institution for mental diseases under the Medicaid program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Inpatient Mental Health Access Act of 2025. 2. Allowing for Federal financial participation for services furnished to patients in an institution for mental diseases under the Medicaid program (a) In general Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking (other than services in an institution for mental diseases); (2) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking (other than services in an institution for mental diseases); (3) by striking paragraph (14); (4) in paragraph (15), by striking (other than services in an institution for mental diseases); and (5) in the matter designated as subparagraph (B) following the last numbered paragraph of such subsection, by inserting furnished before January 1, 2027, after care or services. (b) Conforming amendment Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1)) is amended by inserting and before January 1, 2027, after October 1, 2019,. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to medical assistance furnished on or after January 1, 2027.