Virtual Community Support Act of 2020
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 24, 2020)
Virtual Community Support Act of 2020
This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to award grants for community-based mental health services, substance-use disorder services, and peer support services to governmental health departments, behavioral health programs, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education.
Recipients may use grant funds for purposes including care coordination, technology and training to provide services virtually, and certain workforce activities.
SAMHSA must report on the grant program, including specifically with respect to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period.
What just happenedJul 24, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2020
- Jul 24, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 24, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 24, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House