“Americans deserve compassionate care when they are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis,” said Congresswoman Barragán. “That is why I am joining Representatives Matsui and Fitzpatrick in introducing the 988 Implementation Act , bipartisan legislation to strengthen the 988 Crisis Lifeline. It includes the 988 Community Infrastructure Act , a bill I introduced to help communities build or expand the facilities they need, so people in crisis can get timely care in a more welcoming and appropriate setting—not an emergency room or with law enforcement. By investing in the critical 988 lifeline, we can improve access to trained mental health specialists and ensure that no one falls through the cracks when they need help most.”
Join the introduction of the 988 Implementation Act, including the 988 Community Infrastructure Act, to strengthen the 988 Crisis Lifeline and help communities build or expand crisis care facilities.
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Evidence
verified · Source version 52284 · locator 1262
Ms. Matsui (for herself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Trahan, Ms. Schrier, Mr. Beyer, Ms. Barragán
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Ms. Barragán (for herself, Ms. Matsui, Mr. Costa, Ms. McClellan
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It includes the 988 Community Infrastructure Act, a bill I introduced
Assessments
The verified commitment was an action promise to join the introduction of the 988 Implementation Act and include Barragan's 988 Community Infrastructure Act, not a promise that the crisis-care system would be enacted or fully achieved. Verified GovInfo evidence shows Barragan listed among the members for whom H.R. 10280, the 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2026, was introduced, and also shows Barragan herself introduced H.R. 10246, the 9-8-8 Community Infrastructure Act, on the same date. That establishes material candidate contribution and fulfills the promised introduction action in the same term.