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S. 2157

Referred to Committee

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021

Introduced 6/22/2021•117th Congress•Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

6/22/2021 • 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.

Introduced in Senate • 6/22/2021

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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, web applications, social mediaMental health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

Republican • WV

Sponsored 6/22/2021

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

D-NH

Joined 6/22/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

June 22, 2021

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

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Introduced in Senate6/22/2021
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Related Bills (2)

S. 1346

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023

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H.R. 1205

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021

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Committee

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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