US HB5989 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Introduced on June 21 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-06-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 21 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-06-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Excellence in Mental Health Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) to set forth criteria for the certification of federally-qualified community behavioral health centers. Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to make such centers eligible for payments for services under Medicaid. Amends the PHSA to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award matching grants to states or Indian tribes to expend funds for the construction or modernization of facilities used to provide mental health and substance abuse services to individuals. Expands the 340B drug discount program (a program limiting the cost of covered outpatient drugs to certain federal grantees) to allow participation by entities providing community mental health services or providing treatment services for substance abuse.
Title
Excellence in Mental Health Act
Sponsors
Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA] | Rep. Lois Capps [D-CA] | Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI] | Rep. Lacy Clay [D-MO] |
Rep. Joe Courtney [D-CT] | Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY] | Rep. David Loebsack [D-IA] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2012-06-22 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
2012-06-21 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Same As/Similar To
SB2256 (Related) 2012-03-29 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2247-2248)
SB2257 (Related) 2012-03-29 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2248-2250)
SB2257 (Related) 2012-03-29 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2248-2250)
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Department of Health and Human Services
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Home and outpatient care
Indian social and development programs
Medicaid
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Minority health
Nutrition and diet
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Department of Health and Human Services
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Home and outpatient care
Indian social and development programs
Medicaid
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Minority health
Nutrition and diet
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/5989/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr5989/BILLS-112hr5989ih.pdf |