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H.R. 1205

Referred to Committee

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021

Introduced 2/22/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

5/13/2021 • Senate

Summary

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021

This bill authorizes a grant program for emergency departments to increase access to follow-up psychiatric services for individuals who present for care of acute mental-health episodes. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration may award these grants.

Passed House • 5/12/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Emergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHospital careInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMental health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]

Democrat • CA-36

Sponsored 2/22/2021

Cosponsors (1)

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 22, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

May 11, 2021

Passed Chamber

May 12, 2021

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (3)

Referred in Senate5/13/2021
Engrossed in House5/12/2021
Introduced in House2/22/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1