Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 21, 2021)
Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act
This bill establishes a task force and requires a strategy to address mental health and substance use issues during public health emergencies.
The Department of Health and Human Services must convene the task force to assess the federal response to such issues during and after the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency.
In addition, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration must develop and annually update the strategy. The task force's work must inform the strategy.
What just happenedFeb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 21, 2021
- Feb 2, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jan 21, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 21, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 21, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House