House Bill 1385
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 25, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1385
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
Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021
This bill establishes, within the Executive Office of the President, the position of Interagency Coordinator for Behavioral Health to coordinate federal programs and activities concerning mental health and substance use disorders.
Federal departments and agencies must notify the coordinator when developing or implementing policies related to behavioral health.
The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of the coordinator on relevant programs and must study issues related to behavioral health services in school settings and in the juvenile justice system.
February 25, 2021
02/26/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/25/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/25/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:03 PM