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US HR7316
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment or operation of a center to be known as the Emergency Mental Health and Substance Use Training and Technical Assistance Center.
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Introduced
06/24/2020
06/24/2020
In Committee
06/24/2020
06/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment or operation of a center to be known as the Emergency Mental Health and Substance Use Training and Technical Assistance Center. 1
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to establish or operate a center called the Emergency Mental Health and Substance Use Training and Technical Assistance Center. The center will provide technical assistance and support to public or nonprofit entities to help them establish or expand access to mental health and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support services, and increase awareness of such services. The center will also provide resources and training to public health professionals, health care professionals, essential workers, and the public to address the trauma, stress, and mental health needs associated with an emergency period, as defined in the Social Security Act. The bill authorizes $20 million in funding for each of fiscal years 2020 and 2021 to carry out these activities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 06/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7316/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7316/BILLS-116hr7316ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7316/BILLS-116hr7316ih.pdf.pdf |
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