Senate Bill 2157
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 22, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2157
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.
Shelley Moore Capito
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West Virginia
New Hampshire
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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.
June 22, 2021
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06/22/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
06/22/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 31, 2022 5:26:45 AM