Senate Bill 2545
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 14, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2545
Congress
115
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2018
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Indian Health Service (IHS) to award grants to Indian health facilities for the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The IHS must establish a technical assistance center for grantees.
March 14, 2018
03/14/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
03/14/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:59 PM