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H.R. 7666

Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jun 22, 2022)

Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027, expands, and modifies programs, grants, and activities that focus on mental and behavioral health.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes and modifies

  • the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances Program,
  • the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant,
  • the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant,
  • the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Grant,
  • the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program,
  • grants related to suicide prevention, and
  • grants to support the behavioral health workforce.

Additionally, the bill expands access to opioid and other substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. For example, the bill (1) eliminates a provision that generally requires individuals to be addicted to opioids for at least a year before being admitted to an opioid treatment program, and (2) promotes access to high-quality recovery housing.

Other matters addressed by the bill include

  • coordination of federal efforts related to behavioral health;
  • maternal mental health and substance use disorders;
  • prevention and treatment of mental and behavioral health issues for veterans, members of the Armed Forces, first responders, tribal populations, and other specified groups;
  • best practices for a crisis response continuum of care;
  • eating disorders;
  • school-based mental health services;
  • coverage of mental and behavioral health care through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, including for juveniles in public institutions;
  • oversight of pharmacy benefit managers;
  • compliance with federal mental health parity requirements, including by self-funded, nonfederal insurance plans; and
  • integration of behavioral health in primary care settings.

What just happenedJun 23, 2022

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6](D-NJ)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Jun 23, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. Jun 22, 2022FloorH38900

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 7666.

  3. Jun 22, 2022FloorH38310

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

  4. Jun 22, 2022FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 402 - 20 (Roll no. 286).

  5. Jun 22, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 402 - 20 (Roll no. 286).

  6. Jun 22, 2022FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  7. Jun 22, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5803-5808)

  8. Jun 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 7666 would be postponed.

  9. Jun 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Griffith amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Griffith demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  10. Jun 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1191, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Griffith amendment No. 8.

  11. Jun 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rodgers (WA) amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  12. Jun 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1191, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodgers (WA) amendment No. 6.

  13. Jun 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Demings amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  14. Jun 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1191, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Demings amendment No. 4.

  15. Jun 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tiffany demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  16. Jun 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1191, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Pallone amendment en bloc No. 2.

  17. Jun 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tiffany demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  18. Jun 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1191, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Pallone amendment en bloc No. 1.

  19. Jun 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7666.

  20. Jun 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each for H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides that proceedings may be postponed through July 15, 2022, on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of June 21, 2022, June 22, 2022, June 23, 2022, or June 24, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.

  21. Jun 22, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1191. (consideration: CR H5752-5795; text: CR H5752-5773)

  22. Jun 22, 2022FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 1191 passed House.

  23. Jun 21, 2022FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1191 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each for H.R. 4176, H.R. 5585 and H.R. 7666. Rule provides that proceedings may be postponed through July 15, 2022, on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of June 21, 2022, June 22, 2022, June 23, 2022, or June 24, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.

  24. Jun 13, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 276.

  25. Jun 13, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  26. Jun 13, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. Jun 13, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-364, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  28. Jun 13, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-364, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  29. May 18, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  30. May 18, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  31. May 11, 2022Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 0 .

    Health Subcommittee
  32. May 11, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  33. May 9, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  34. May 6, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  35. May 6, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  36. May 6, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  37. May 6, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJun 22, 202253

Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027, expands, and modifies programs, grants, and activities that focus on mental and behavioral health.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes and modifies

  • the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances Program,
  • the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant,
  • the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant,
  • the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Grant,
  • the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program,
  • grants related to suicide prevention, and
  • grants to support the behavioral health workforce.

Additionally, the bill expands access to opioid and other substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. For example, the bill (1) eliminates a provision that generally requires individuals to be addicted to opioids for at least a year before being admitted to an opioid treatment program, and (2) promotes access to high-quality recovery housing.

Other matters addressed by the bill include

  • coordination of federal efforts related to behavioral health;
  • maternal mental health and substance use disorders;
  • prevention and treatment of mental and behavioral health issues for veterans, members of the Armed Forces, first responders, tribal populations, and other specified groups;
  • best practices for a crisis response continuum of care;
  • eating disorders;
  • school-based mental health services;
  • coverage of mental and behavioral health care through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, including for juveniles in public institutions;
  • oversight of pharmacy benefit managers;
  • compliance with federal mental health parity requirements, including by self-funded, nonfederal insurance plans; and
  • integration of behavioral health in primary care settings.
Reported to House, Part IJun 13, 20228

Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027, expands, and otherwise modifies various programs, grants, and related activities that focus on mental and behavioral health.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes and modifies

  • the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances Program,
  • the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant,
  • the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant,
  • the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Grant,
  • grants related to suicide prevention, and
  • grants to support the behavioral health workforce.

Additionally, the bill expands access to opioid and other substance use disorder treatments and recovery support services. For example, the bill (1) eliminates a provision that generally requires individuals to be addicted to opioids for at least a year before being admitted to an opioid treatment program, and (2) promotes access to high-quality recovery housing.

Other matters addressed by the bill include

  • activities to coordinate federal efforts related to behavioral health;
  • maternal mental health and substance use disorders;
  • peer-supported mental health services;
  • best practices for a crisis response continuum of care;
  • identification and treatment of eating disorders;
  • prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders for tribal populations;
  • compliance with federal mental health parity requirements, including by self-funded, nonfederal insurance plans; and
  • integration of behavioral health in primary care settings.
Introduced in HouseMay 6, 2022

Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027, expands, and otherwise modifies various programs, grants, and related activities that focus on mental and behavioral health.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes and modifies

  • the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances Program,
  • the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant,
  • the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant,
  • the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Grant,
  • grants for screening and treating maternal depression and related behavioral disorders,
  • grants related to suicide prevention, and
  • grants to support the behavioral health workforce.

Additionally, the bill expands access to opioid and other substance use disorder treatments and recovery support services. For example, the bill (1) eliminates a provision that generally requires individuals to be addicted to opioids for at least a year before being admitted to an opioid treatment program, and (2) promotes access to high-quality recovery housing.

Other matters addressed by the bill include

  • activities to coordinate federal efforts related to behavioral health;
  • best practices for a crisis response continuum of care;
  • identification and treatment of eating disorders;
  • prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders for tribal populations;
  • compliance by self-funded, nonfederal insurance plans with federal mental health parity requirements; and
  • integration of behavioral health in primary care settings.
Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 — Informed