FACT Pilot Program Act Forensic Assertive Community Treatment...
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to establish a 5-year pilot program under which the Secretary will award grants to eligible entities for purposes of expanding forensic assertive community treatment team programs.
This bill proposes to create a 5-year pilot program through which the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will provide grants to certain organizations. The aim is to expand forensic assertive community treatment team programs, which provide specialized mental health care to individuals involved with the criminal justice system. These programs focus on treating mental health issues in a community setting, reducing the likelihood of reoffending.
The bill would primarily affect organizations providing mental health services, particularly those working with individuals in the criminal justice system. By expanding these programs, the bill hopes to improve mental health treatment outcomes and reduce recidivism. This could have a positive impact on public safety and the lives of those affected by mental illness within the justice system.
As of July 14, 2026, the bill has just been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. No further action has been taken yet, and it remains in the early stages of the legislative process. The sponsors are Representatives Andre Carson, Yvette Clarke, and Alma Adams, with Adams as the primary sponsor.
