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Introduced
07/28/2022
07/28/2022
In Committee
07/28/2022
07/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to increase language access to mental health services at certain health centers, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase language access to mental health services at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). It does this through two main provisions: 1) a demonstration project where the Secretary of Health and Human Services will match qualified mental health professionals fluent in languages other than English with FQHCs, and provide loan repayment and enhanced compensation to encourage these professionals to serve at FQHCs where at least 20% of patients need services in a non-English language; and 2) a grant program for FQHCs to recruit, hire, and employ qualified mental health professionals fluent in non-English languages to provide services in those languages. The bill also requires the Secretary to submit reports on the implementation and effectiveness of these programs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Martin Heinrich (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 07/28/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4677/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4677/BILLS-117s4677is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4677/BILLS-117s4677is.pdf.pdf |
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