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US HR2519

US HR2519
Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2020


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Introduced
05/03/2019
In Committee
09/09/2020
Crossed Over
09/30/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2020 Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to qualifying emergency departments for the purpose of supporting mental-health services. Specifically, grant recipients must use funds to support the provision of follow-up services for individuals who present for care of acute mental-health episodes, such as placement in appropriate facilities.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to award grants to qualifying emergency departments for the purpose of supporting mental health services. Specifically, grant recipients must use the funds to support the provision of follow-up services for individuals who present at the emergency department for acute mental health episodes, such as placement in appropriate facilities. The bill aims to improve access to appropriate follow-on care for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises who seek treatment in emergency departments.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 09/30/2020)

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