Senate Bill 3476
117th Congress(2021-2022)
SUPPORT Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 11, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3476
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Securing Uninterrupted Pandemic Preparation Of Resources and Therapies Act or the SUPPORT Act
This bill expressly incorporates the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services during public health emergencies into the authorities and other activities of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Additionally, SAMHSA must report to Congress about recommendations to improve the provision of such services during public health emergencies.
The Government Accountability Office must also report on SAMHSA's programs and activities for supporting the provision of such services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 11, 2022
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01/11/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
01/11/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 30, 2022 4:04:48 AM