Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 25, 2021)
Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021
This bill establishes, within the Executive Office of the President, the position of Interagency Coordinator for Behavioral Health to coordinate federal programs and activities concerning mental health and substance use disorders.
Federal departments and agencies must notify the coordinator when developing or implementing policies related to behavioral health.
The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of the coordinator on relevant programs and must study issues related to behavioral health services in school settings and in the juvenile justice system.
What just happenedFeb 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 25, 2021
- Feb 26, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 25, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 25, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House