House Bill 3931
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 3, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3931
Congress
115
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
Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act
This bill amends the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 to increase the number of states that may participate in two-year Medicaid demonstration programs that improve access to community mental health services. It also extends the two-year term for existing state demonstration programs by one year.
October 3, 2017
10/06/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
10/03/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
10/03/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:30 PM