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H.R. 1667Became Law

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Mar 18, 2022)

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

This bill establishes grants and requires other activities to improve mental and behavioral health among health care providers.

Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to hospitals, medical professional associations, and other health care entities for programs to promote mental health and resiliency among health care providers. In addition, HHS may award grants for relevant mental and behavioral health training for health care students, residents, or professionals.

Additionally, HHS must conduct a campaign to (1) encourage health care providers to seek support and treatment for mental and behavioral health concerns, and (2) disseminate best practices to prevent suicide and improve mental health and resiliency among health care providers.

HHS must also study and develop policy recommendations on

  • improving mental and behavioral health among health care providers,
  • removing barriers to accessing care and treatment, and
  • identifying strategies to promote resiliency.

Furthermore, the Government Accountability Office must report on the extent to which relevant federal grant programs address the prevalence and severity of mental health conditions and substance use disorders among health care providers.

What just happenedMar 18, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-105.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7](D-PA)Sponsor
166 cosponsors136 D30 R
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  1. Mar 18, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-105.

  2. Mar 18, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-105.

  3. Mar 18, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 18, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 11, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 11, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Feb 18, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Feb 17, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Feb 17, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Feb 17, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S800)

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  11. Feb 17, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  12. Dec 9, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  13. Dec 8, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. Dec 8, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 36 (Roll no. 419). (text: CR H7522-7523)

  15. Dec 8, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 36 (Roll no. 419).(text: CR H7522-7523)

  16. Dec 8, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7538-7539)

  17. Dec 8, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  18. Dec 8, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1667.

  19. Dec 8, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7522-7525)

  20. Dec 8, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  21. Dec 8, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.

  22. Dec 8, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-213.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  23. Dec 8, 2021Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-213.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  24. Nov 17, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  25. Nov 17, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  26. Nov 4, 2021Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Health Subcommittee
  27. Nov 4, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  28. Mar 9, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  29. Mar 8, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  30. Mar 8, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  31. Mar 8, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMar 18, 202249

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

This bill establishes grants and requires other activities to improve mental and behavioral health among health care providers.

Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to hospitals, medical professional associations, and other health care entities for programs to promote mental health and resiliency among health care providers. In addition, HHS may award grants for relevant mental and behavioral health training for health care students, residents, or professionals.

Additionally, HHS must conduct a campaign to (1) encourage health care providers to seek support and treatment for mental and behavioral health concerns, and (2) disseminate best practices to prevent suicide and improve mental health and resiliency among health care providers.

HHS must also study and develop policy recommendations on

  • improving mental and behavioral health among health care providers,
  • removing barriers to accessing care and treatment, and
  • identifying strategies to promote resiliency.

Furthermore, the Government Accountability Office must report on the extent to which relevant federal grant programs address the prevalence and severity of mental health conditions and substance use disorders among health care providers.

Passed SenateFeb 17, 202255

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

This bill establishes grants and requires other activities to improve mental and behavioral health among health care providers.

Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to hospitals, medical professional associations, and other health care entities for programs to promote mental health and resiliency among health care providers. In addition, HHS may award grants for relevant mental and behavioral health training for health care students, residents, or professionals.

Additionally, HHS must conduct a campaign to (1) encourage health care providers to seek support and treatment for mental and behavioral health concerns, and (2) disseminate best practices to prevent suicide and improve mental health and resiliency among health care providers.

HHS must also study and develop policy recommendations on

  • improving mental and behavioral health among health care providers,
  • removing barriers to accessing care and treatment, and
  • identifying strategies to promote resiliency.

Furthermore, the Government Accountability Office must report on the extent to which relevant federal grant programs address the prevalence and severity of mental health conditions and substance use disorders among health care providers.

Passed HouseDec 8, 202153

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

This bill establishes grants and requires other activities to improve mental and behavioral health among health care providers.

Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to hospitals, medical professional associations, and other health care entities for programs to promote mental health and resiliency among health care providers. In addition, HHS may award grants for relevant mental and behavioral health training for health care students, residents, or professionals.

Additionally, HHS must conduct a campaign to (1) encourage health care providers to seek support and treatment for mental and behavioral health concerns, and (2) disseminate best practices to prevent suicide and improve mental health and resiliency among health care providers.

HHS must also study and develop policy recommendations on

  • improving mental and behavioral health among health care providers,
  • removing barriers to accessing care and treatment, and
  • identifying strategies to promote resiliency.

Furthermore, the Government Accountability Office must report on the extent to which relevant federal grant programs address the prevalence and severity of mental health conditions and substance use disorders among health care providers.

Introduced in HouseMar 8, 2021

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

This bill establishes grants and requires other activities to improve mental and behavioral health and prevent burnout among health care providers.

Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to

  • train health care providers on suicide prevention, other behavioral health issues, and strategies to improve well-being; and
  • establish or expand programs to promote mental and behavioral health among health care providers involved with COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) response efforts.

HHS must also study and develop policy recommendations on

  • preventing burnout and improving mental and behavioral health among health care providers,
  • removing barriers to accessing care and treatment, and
  • identifying strategies to promote resiliency.

Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must conduct a campaign to encourage health care providers to seek support and treatment for mental and behavioral health concerns.

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act — Informed