Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8140
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Investing in Community Healing Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 1, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 1, 2020
Latest Action
Sep 1, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8140
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.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Investing in Community Healing Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to research adverse health impacts associated with violent interactions with law enforcement and carry out activities to promote access to, and awareness of, trauma support services and mental and behavioral health care among racial and ethnic minority groups.

Specifically, HHS must (1) award grants to community-based programs or organizations to increase access to appropriate services and care, and (2) conduct an educational campaign to raise awareness of mental and behavioral health issues and reduce stigma associated with such conditions.

Text (1)
September 1, 2020
Actions (2)
09/01/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
09/01/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:03 PM