Bill116th CongressFiled May 23, 2019Health
S. 1668
Defending Access to Mental Health Care Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 23, 2019)
Defending Access to Mental Health Care Act
This bill expands the National Health Service Corps Program to include service in pediatric inpatient mental health facilities (such facilities may qualify as health professional shortage areas under the program).
What just happenedMay 23, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 23, 2019
- May 23, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - May 23, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate