Policy
House Appropriators Protect SAMHSA and Core Behavioral Health Funding
Jun 09, 2026 - 9:40am
Committee bill rejects the deepest proposed cuts and keeps key mental health lines flat or higher
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 2026): The House Appropriations Committee voted 34 to 28 to advance the FY 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill provides $110.8 billion for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 4 percent ($4 billion) below FY 2026 enacted levels but far above the cuts in the President’s budget request this spring.
Win: The House declined to eliminate SAMHSA. Core behavioral health funding stayed largely intact despite broader cuts, with several programs flat or increased.
FY 2027 House funding for key behavioral health programs:
| Program | FY 2027 House | Change vs. FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) | $8.35B | -$873M |
| Mental and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Training Demonstration | $34.7M | Flat |
| Rural Communities Overdose Response Program | $147M | +$2M |
| Office for the Advancement of Telehealth | $45.5M | Flat |
| Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program | $13M | Flat |
| Screening and Treatment for Maternal Mental Health and SUD | $14.5M | +$2.5M |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | $8.2B | -$1.04B |
| Suicide Prevention Activities | $32M | +$2M |
| Opioid Overdose Prevention and Surveillance | $505M | Flat |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | $7.29B | -$150M |
| Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) | $385.5M | Flat |
| Mental Health Services Block Grant | $1.05B | +$35M |
| Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant | $2.04B | +$26M |
| Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration | $55.9M | Flat |
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | $544M | +$10M |
| Tribal Behavioral Health Grants / Suicide Prevention | $34.9M | +$3.7M |
| Rural Emergency Medical Services Training (SIREN Act) | $13.5M | Flat |
Source: 119th Congress, House Appropriations Committee
Path Forward partners engaged appropriators throughout the spring to protect this funding. Final FY 2027 decisions are still ahead, and partners will be in every conversation.