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US S3864

US S3864
Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act of 2022


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Introduced
03/17/2022
In Committee
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program.

AI Summary

This bill, the Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act of 2022, aims to improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program. The key provisions of the bill include: expanding the types of healthcare providers eligible for the grant program, such as developmental-behavioral pediatricians and addiction specialists; allowing the grant-funded networks to provide support to schools and emergency departments; authorizing the Secretary to provide technical assistance to grant recipients; and extending the authorization for the grant program from 2022 to 2027. These changes are intended to enhance access to mental health services for children and adolescents.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/17/2022)

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