Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 22, 2020)
Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2020
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 happenedJul 22, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 22, 2020
- Jul 22, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 22, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 22, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House