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US HR1336Mental Health Care for Children Inhumanely Separated from Parents by the Federal Government Act of 2019
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Introduced
02/25/2019
02/25/2019
In Committee
03/25/2019
03/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To require the Federal Government to provide mental health services to each child who has been separated from one or more parent as a result of implementation of the Trump Administration's zero tolerance policy at the United States border, and for other purposes. This bill requires the federal government to ensure that children who are separated from their parents at the border by the Department of Homeland Security receive mental health services for free, including a mental health assessment within 24 hours of such separation and annually thereafter, as needed. Children who have already been separated (since April 6, 2018) must receive a mental health assessment within 24 hours after enactment of this bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires the federal government to ensure that children who are separated from their parents at the border by the Department of Homeland Security receive free mental health services, including a mental health assessment within 24 hours of such separation and annually thereafter as needed. Children who have already been separated since April 6, 2018 must receive a mental health assessment within 24 hours after the enactment of this bill. The bill defines "qualified mental health professional" as a provider who is eligible to participate under Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program, has training in the treatment of mental illness in children and adolescents, and agrees to maintain patient records in accordance with privacy and security laws.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 03/25/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1336/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1336/BILLS-116hr1336ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1336/BILLS-116hr1336ih.pdf.pdf |
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