Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2025

# Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would create a loan repayment program to help address the shortage of mental health professionals in the United States. If passed, it would provide federal assistance to help pay down student loan debt for qualified mental health workers—such as psychologists, counselors, social workers, and psychiatrists—who work in underserved areas or with underserved populations. The goal is to make mental health careers more financially attractive and help recruit professionals to areas where mental health services are in short supply. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill would primarily benefit mental health professionals burdened by student loan debt, particularly those willing to work in rural areas, low-income communities, or with vulnerable populations like veterans or the uninsured.

It could also indirectly benefit patients in underserved areas who struggle to access mental health care. Currently, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. No timeline has been set for further action.