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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To authorize funding to increase access to mental health care treatment to reduce gun violence.
AI Summary
This bill, the Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023, authorizes $500 million in funding for fiscal year 2024 to be used by the Attorney General, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Commissioner of Social Security to increase access to mental health care treatment and services, and encourage the reporting of relevant disqualifying mental health information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. The bill's findings highlight that suicide is the leading cause of gun-related deaths, domestic abuse victims are more likely to become homicide victims when a gun is present, and less than half of those with mental health issues receive the treatment they need.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 01/09/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/46/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr46/BILLS-118hr46ih.pdf |
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