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2 senators are working across the aisle to address the mental …

(7 days ago) WebDemocratic Sen. Chris Murphy and Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy first teamed up six years ago on mental health legislation. Now, we check in on this unlikely duo's work to update it.

https://www.npr.org/2022/05/19/1100228359/2-senators-are-working-across-the-aisle-to-address-the-mental-health-crisis

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FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce Strategy to Address …

(1 days ago) WebThe 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act called for mental health care benefits to be covered at the same level as physical health care benefits. The President’s fiscal year 2023

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/01/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-announce-strategy-to-address-our-national-mental-health-crisis-as-part-of-unity-agenda-in-his-first-state-of-the-union/

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The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of …

(2 days ago) WebThe Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (Division FF, Title I of P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023): Section-by-Section Summary The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act was enacted on December 29, 2022, as Division FF, Title I of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47910

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H.R.7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act …

(Just Now) WebShown Here: Passed House (06/22/2022) Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022. This bill reauthorizes through FY2027, expands, and modifies programs, grants, and activities that focus on mental and behavioral health.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7666

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Democrats in Congress reintroduce bill to break down …

(2 days ago) WebMay 31, 2023, 9:22 AM PDT. By Kimmy Yam. Democratic lawmakers reintroduced a bill on Wednesday aimed at breaking down the persistent …

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/democrats-congress-reintroduce-bill-break-mental-health-stigmas-asian-rcna87027

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Lawmakers who struggle with mental health see power …

(4 days ago) WebIn the spring of 2019, Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota was busy putting the finishing touches on a bill that sought to expand mental health care access for kids in schools.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/16/politics/mental-health-members-of-congress/index.html

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House passes bill to reauthorize, expand federal …

(Just Now) WebThe House last night voted 402-20 to pass the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-being Act, bipartisan legislation that includes reauthorization through 2027 of more than 30 programs that …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2022-06-23-house-passes-aha-supported-mental-health-bill

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Prioritizing Mental Health - democrats …

(5 days ago) WebSupport Mental Health Programs Democrats in Congress have been fighting to secure transformative federal investments to help fight inflation, lower the cost of living, support working families, create American jobs, and combat The federal funding bill funds mental health programs in SAMHSA at $2.8 billion, an increase of $700 million above

https://democrats-appropriations.house.gov/sites/democrats.appropriations.house.gov/files/Fiscal%20Year%202023%20Mental%20Health%20Provisions.pdf

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The Mental Health Matters Act passes the U.S. House

(1 days ago) WebOct 05, 2022. On Thursday, September 29, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Mental Health Matters Act (H.R. 7780) with bipartisan support by a vote of 220-205. The bill seeks to address the mental health needs of students, families, and educators that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Policy-Updates/ID/2552/The-Mental-Health-Matters-Act-passes-the-US-House

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H.R. 7780: Mental Health Matters Act -- GovTrack.us

(2 days ago) WebH.R. 7780: Mental Health Matters Act Sep 29, 2022 at 2:55 p.m. ET. On Passage of the Bill in the House. This was a vote to pass H.R. 7780 (117th) in the Congress makes many decisions in the process of passing …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/117-2022/h459

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Mental health push in Congress sparks lobbying frenzy

(Just Now) Web02/13/2022 07:00 AM EST. Democrats, fearing their health care agenda is trapped in limbo, are pivoting to an issue they think will resonate with millions of Americans: cracking down on insurers

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/02/13/mental-health-pandemic-congress-lobbying-00008372

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California poised to amend landmark mental health law - Los …

(Just Now) WebThe other key measures approved by the Legislature would amend the state’s Mental Health Services Act. AB 531 is a nearly $6.4-billion bond measure for the construction of mental health campuses

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-15/california-poised-to-enact-key-changes-to-landmark-mental-health-law

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Cassidy, Murphy Introduce Bill to Improve, Reauthorize Historic …

(Just Now) WebWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), members of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, today introduced legislation to reauthorize the historic federal mental health and substance use disorder programs that were signed into law in 2016 as part of their Mental Health …

https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cassidy-murphy-introduce-bill-to-improve-reauthorize-historic-mental-health-reform-act-before-expiration/

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What the next push on mental health parity might look like

(3 days ago) WebThe bill would require parity for mental and behavioral health services in Medicare Advantage, Medicare’s voluntary prescription drug program and the broader Medicaid program. Among other

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/03/24/what-next-push-mental-health-parity-might-look-like/

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Gun safety ‘wrapped in a mental health bill’: A look at health

(8 days ago) WebBut if we have agreement between Democrats and Republicans to spend billions of additional dollars on mental health treatment, especially for vulnerable communities, let's take that opportunity

https://www.politifact.com/article/2022/jul/06/gun-safety-wrapped-mental-health-bill-look-health-/

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House passes package addressing mental health, 20 - The Hill

(5 days ago) WebThe legislation, titled the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act, passed in a 402-20 vote. Six Republicans and one Democrat did not vote. All 20 “no” votes came from Republicans

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3533831-house-passes-package-addressing-mental-health-20-republicans-vote-no/

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Bush revives bill to provide mental health services to families

(7 days ago) WebRep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) revived a bill this week to provide mental health resources for families that have been affected by police violence. The Helping Families Heal Act would estab…

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4676951-cori-bush-bill-mental-health-resources-victims-police-shootings/

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New Dem Health Care, Substance Use, and Mental Health Task …

(5 days ago) WebNew Dem Health Care, Substance Use, and Mental Health Task Force Releases Endorsement Slate of Bills. As National Recovery Month Comes to a Close, New Dems are Calling for Urgent Action to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act of 2018, of which several provisions …

https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-dem-health-care-substance-use-and-mental-health-task-force-releases-endorsement-slate-of-bills

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Kuster, Moore, McBath, Baldwin, and Shaheen Introduce Mental …

(5 days ago) WebWashington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH), Gwen Moore (D-WI), and Lucy McBath (D-GA), alongside Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), introduced the Mental Health and Making Access More Affordable (MAMA) Act, which would require commercial and governmental health …

https://kuster.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6052

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Why the GOP blaming mental health — not guns — for mass …

(5 days ago) WebAccording to 2020 data from the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. live with some sort of mental illness.That’s about 53 million people. More than 14 million

https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/gop-blaming-mental-health-not-guns-mass-shootings-win-win-democrats-rcna32168

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Senator Portantino Introduces Bill to Implement Mental Health …

(4 days ago) WebSacramento, California – Today Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced Senate Bill 509, a measure that will addresses the growing mental health crisis among California’s youth by implementing mental health education and training in schools. Communities are grappling with the behavioral health needs of our children post Covid …

https://sd25.senate.ca.gov/news/2023-02-14/senator-portantino-introduces-bill-implement-mental-health-education-and-training

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'Daniel’s Law' passes NY Senate mental health committee

(4 days ago) WebAccording to Brouk, the passage of this bill in the NY Senate Mental Health Committee is a huge and historic step in getting the law on the books in New York State, considering it began as a

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2024/05/22/daniels-law-passes-ny-senate-mental-health-committee/73771982007/

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Bipartisan bill ensures Michigan mental health insurance coverage

(6 days ago) WebThe content of the bill codified into state law the wording of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addictions Act of 2008. “The signage of Senate Bill 27 is a signal to all of us in this state

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/bipartisan-bill-ensures-michigan-mental-health-insurance-coverage/ar-BB1mO2EV

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Gov. Wes Moore signs bill requiring mental health training for …

(7 days ago) WebWes Moore, democratic governor of Maryland shown in this file photo, signed into law Thursday Senate Bill 165, which mandates training for public high school and college coaches to recognize signs

https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/05/16/gov-wes-moore-signs-bill-requiring-mental-health-training-for-public-high-school-college-coaches/

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Gov. Whitmer signs mental health parity bill into law - WNEM

(5 days ago) WebThe new bill means providers can no longer place greater deductibles, co-pays, or out of pocket maximums on mental health coverage plans. “Stigma has negatively influenced the health care that

https://www.wnem.com/2024/05/21/gov-whitmer-signs-mental-health-parity-bill-into-law/

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KFF Health Tracking Poll May 2024: Voters’ Views of Health Policy

(Just Now) WebAcross partisans, fewer than half of Democrats, independents, and Republican voters are aware of any of these health care provisions. However, Democratic voters are more likely than Republican

https://www.kff.org/medicare/poll-finding/kff-health-tracking-poll-may-2024-voters-views-of-health-policy-issues-in-context-of-presidential-campaigns/

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Congresswoman Bush Reintroduces Helping Families Heal Act

(1 days ago) WebWashington, D.C. (May 20, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) announced the reintroduction of the Helping Families Heal Act, first-of-its-kind legislation to expand mental health services for communities harmed by police violence. The bill establishes grant programs within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …

https://bush.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-bush-reintroduces-helping-families-heal-act

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Eliminate private insurance: Where 2020 Democrats stand

(6 days ago) WebRyan. Sestak. Steyer. Swalwell. Hover for more information. Background Some current Medicare-for-all proposals, including those from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/policy-2020/medicare-for-all/private-insurance/

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‘No one should go without the care they need’: Gov. Whitmer …

(6 days ago) Web“The signage of Senate Bill 27, Michigan’s first mental health parity law that reiterates the verbiage of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addictions Act of 2008, is a signal to all of us

https://www.13abc.com/2024/05/21/no-one-should-go-without-care-they-need-gov-whitmer-signs-bill-ensure-equal-coverage-mental-health-substance-use/

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NAMI Greater Bergen: Mental Health Support, Education

(Just Now) WebPeople living with mental health conditions must know that they are not alone. NAMI Greater Bergen serves residents across our community with free mental health support, online groups, resources and education. Bill A508/S2668 would require the Governor and the Legislature to consider adding funding each year for adult mental health

https://namigreaterbergen.org/

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bill to Ensure Equal Insurance Coverage for …

(2 days ago) Web“The signage of Senate Bill 27--Michigan's first mental health parity law that reiterates the verbiage of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addictions Act of 2008--is a signal to all of us in this state that the tide is turning,” said Marianne Huff, President and CEO, Mental Health Association of Michigan. “In other words, mental

https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2024/05/21/gov-whitmer-signs-bill-to-ensure-equal-insurance

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Assembly Democratic Bill to Strengthen Domestic Violence …

(2 days ago) WebBill Would Require Domestic Violence Training for Judges, Prosecutors and Law Enforcement Officers (TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Nancy Pinkin, John McKeon, Shavonda Sumter, Pamela Lampitt, Valerie Vainieri Huttle and Benjie Wimberly to better protect victims of domestic violence was advanced Thursday by the …

https://www.insidernj.com/press-release/assembly-democratic-bill-strengthen-domestic-violence-protections-enhance-criminal-justice-response-advanced-senate-panel/

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Whitmer signs bill requiring equal mental health coverage

(2 days ago) WebDetroit Free Press. 0:02. 1:18. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Tuesday expanding requirements for insurance providers in Michigan to provide coverage for mental health and substance

https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/21/michigan-mental-health-coverage-parity-medical-insurance/73785493007/

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Times Topics - The New York Times

(7 days ago) WebAlso of Interest. Topic pages aggregate useful news, archival information, photos, graphics, audio and video published on the topic in The New York Times.

https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/pages/topics/index.html

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APN calls for domestication of Mental Health Act

(1 days ago) WebThe Mental Health Bill was signed into law in 2023 by President Muhammadu Buhari after two failed attempts at overhaul in 2003 and 2013. It is a law that tells people with a mental health disorder

https://dailypost.ng/2024/05/22/apn-calls-for-domestication-of-mental-health-act/

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Gov Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bill to Address Paramedic Shortage

(7 days ago) WebHouse Bill 4523, sponsored by state Representative Kara Hope (D-Holt) and House Bill 4525, sponsored by state Representative Graham Filler (R-Duplain Township), provides necessary support and treatment by allowing certain offenders to access mental health and drug treatment courts with judicial and prosecutorial consent, with the aim of

https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2024/05/22/gov-whitmer-signs-bipartisan-bill-to-address-paramedic-shortage

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