House Bill 434
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 21, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
434
Congress
117
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
Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act
This bill establishes a task force and requires a strategy to address mental health and substance use issues during public health emergencies.
The Department of Health and Human Services must convene the task force to assess the federal response to such issues during and after the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency.
In addition, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration must develop and annually update the strategy. The task force's work must inform the strategy.
January 21, 2021
02/02/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/21/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
01/21/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:49 PM