Trump Slashes $2 Billion in Mental Health Funding - Congress Must Act Now

On January 11, 2026, the Trump administration abruptly canceled nearly 2 billion dollars in SAMHSA grants, eliminating critical funding for mental health and addiction services nationwide. This includes programs for opioid response, suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and treatment for veterans, children, and pregnant women (STAT News, January 14, 2026). These cuts represent one quarter of SAMHSA’s discretionary budget and were carried out with no warning, forcing many programs to lay off staff or shut down entirely. This was not routine budgeting. It was a reckless and deliberate move to dismantle lifesaving care in the middle of a national crisis. I urge you to launch an immediate investigation, hold the administration accountable, and restore every dollar of lost funding. Speak out, demand emergency hearings, and act now to defend the health and safety of your constituents.