House Bill 5411
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Increasing Access to Mental Health Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5411
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Increasing Access to Mental Health Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a Task Force on Local Mental Health Needs to assess, and report on, the impact of the exclusion of Medicaid coverage for services at mental health institutions with more than 16 beds.
The bill also establishes a grant program to coordinate and deliver mental health services in certain qualified community entities.
December 12, 2019
12/13/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
12/12/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12/12/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:45:57 AM