Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act

This bill renews and updates a national effort to protect the mental health of doctors, nurses, and other health workers. It keeps education and outreach going so workers feel safe getting help for mental health or substance use, and it continues grants that support wellness programs at hospitals and clinics. It also adds a new focus on cutting paperwork and other red tape that adds stress for health care workers.

The bill extends these programs to run through 2026–2030, so the support doesn’t lapse and can keep helping the health care workforce over the next several years.

• Who is affected: Health care workers and the hospitals, clinics, and other groups that support them.
• What changes: Continued education and awareness about getting help; ongoing grants for mental health and wellness programs; added emphasis on reducing administrative burden on workers.
• When: Program authority and funding are extended for 2026 through 2030.