9-8-8 Call Center Improvement Act
Summary
The 9-8-8 Call Center Improvement Act (H.R. 10295), introduced on September 3, 2026, authorizes $441 million in competitive grants for regional and local crisis call centers. The bill is in early legislative stages and does not directly target public companies.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.H.R. 10295 authorizes $441 million for crisis call center grants.
- 2.Bill is in early legislative stage, unlikely to move markets soon.
- 3.No public companies directly impacted as call centers are largely non-profit or government-run.
Market Implications
No direct market implications from this bill at this stage. Investors should monitor progress through committee and any related appropriations bills.
Full Analysis
On September 3, 2026, Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA) introduced H.R. 10295, the 9-8-8 Call Center Improvement Act. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act to allow HHS to award grants to new or existing crisis call centers for technology, training, operations, and hiring. The authorization is for $441 million for fiscal year 2027, to remain available until expended. The bill is in an early stage; no commercial market data links crisis call centers to public companies. Healthcare sector is the primary focus.
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9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026
THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY, INC.: $261M Department of Health and Human Services Grant
9–8–8 Community Infrastructure Act
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