House Bill 7080
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 1, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7080
Congress
116
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act
This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to states, tribal nations, local governments, behavioral health and primary care providers, and community organizations to support behavioral health treatment and services during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
June 1, 2020
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06/30/2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
06/02/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
06/01/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/01/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:14:32 PM