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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 January 29, 2024 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R47910 . …

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

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Current Mental Health Legislation Mental Health America

(4 days ago) WebLearn about some of the bills introduced in the 116th Congress and where they fall in line with Mental Health America's legislative priorities: Overall Health Care Reform …

https://mhanational.org/issues/current-mental-health-legislation

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H.R.1368 - Mental Health Justice Act of 2021 - Congress.gov

(5 days ago) WebThe Secretary of Health and Human Service, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and in consultation with the Assistant …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1368/text

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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. …

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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H.R.7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and - Library of …

(5 days ago) Web“(2) The term ‘eligible entity’ means a county, city, mental health system, mental health court, or any other entity with authority under the law of the State in which …

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

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Biden's mental health plan has potential, experts say, if Congress …

(3 days ago) Web5. Make sure insurance covers mental health. Since 2008, a federal law has called for health insurers to cover mental health conditions at the same level as they …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/03/02/1084006754/heres-what-experts-say-biden-gets-right-in-his-new-mental-health-plan

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What Is Congress Doing to Advance Behavioral Health Reform?

(5 days ago) WebThe new law creates investments for early identification and intervention programs in schools, including $240 million in appropriations for programs that increase …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2022/what-congress-doing-advance-behavioral-health-reform

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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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H.R.7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Library of Congress

(5 days ago) Web(a) Interventions that improve social-Emotional and behavioral health of children.— (1) I N GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services acting through the Assistant …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7780/text

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Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 …

(9 days ago) WebJun 22, 2022. H.R. 7666 (117th). To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr7666

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The Top 10 Facts About The Mental Health Reform Legislation in …

(1 days ago) WebThe mental health system is deeply broken and underfunded. While these bills lay a foundation for reform, they are still only a beginning. Congress will need to build on …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/top-10-facts-about-mental-health-reform-legislation-114th-congress

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Mental health Bills - GovTrack.us

(6 days ago) WebSub-categories of Mental health Mental health has 0 sub-categories that you can use to track a more targeted set of legislation: Subject areas of legislation are …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/mental_health/6176

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New Federal Rules Seek To Strengthen Mental Health Parity

(2 days ago) WebOn July 25, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (the tri-agencies) proposed a new rule to strengthen the enforcement of the federal …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/new-federal-rules-seek-strengthen-mental-health-parity

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Fetterman & Smith Introduce Bill to Establish Senate Commission …

(2 days ago) WebWashington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the United States Senate Commission on Mental Health Act of 2024.The bill …

https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/press-releases/news-fetterman-smith-introduce-bill-to-establish-senate-commission-on-mental-health/

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H.R. 1638: Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023

(4 days ago) WebThis Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023. 2. Improved access to mental health services under the Medicare program. …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/hr1638/text

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MATSUI AND COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN …

(3 days ago) WebWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, CongresswomanDoris Matsui (D-CA) and Representatives Larry Bucshon (R-IL), Angie Craig (D-MN), Marcus Molinaro (R-NY), …

https://matsui.house.gov/media/press-releases/matsui-and-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-expand-community-based

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Congress and the Executive Branch and Health Policy KFF

(Just Now) WebAll three branches of the federal government – Congress, the executive branch, and the judiciary – play important roles in health policy. Congress makes laws …

https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-congress-and-the-executive-branch-and-health-policy/

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Mental Health Matters: What lawmakers are doing to support

(Just Now) WebIn South Dakota, data from a 2024 report from SD Behavioral Health says Nearly 1 in 4 adults have a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder.. Iowa ranks 51st in …

https://www.ktiv.com/2024/05/30/mental-health-matters-what-lawmakers-are-doing-support-mental-health-services-siouxland/

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Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act: Report to …

(9 days ago) WebThe act also specified that the Director of the Ofice of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Ofice) would submit a report to Congress that “focuses on …

https://portal.cops.usdoj.gov/resourcecenter/RIC/Publications/cops-p370-pub.pdf

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Senator Merkley, Whip Clark Reintroduce Legislation to Put Mental

(6 days ago) WebWashington, D.C. – During Mental Health Awareness Month, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) announced the …

https://www.merkley.senate.gov/senator-merkley-whip-clark-reintroduce-legislation-to-put-mental-health-care-in-reach-for-every-student-in-america/

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2022 MHPAEA Report to Congress - U.S. Department of Labor

(3 days ago) WebThe Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) requires the Secretary of Labor to submit a report to the appropriate …

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/EBSA/laws-and-regulations/laws/mental-health-parity/report-to-congress-2022-realizing-parity-reducing-stigma-and-raising-awareness.pdf

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Congress is targeting social media to protect kids' mental health.

(6 days ago) Web0:05. 2:39. In a polarized Congress, a rare bipartisan accord is being forged to protect young people's mental health with a slew of bills aimed at regulating technology …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/01/washington-target-social-media-protect-kids-mental-health/70300254007/

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Behavioral Healthcare Attorneys Health Care Law - Dickinson …

(9 days ago) WebOur Team. The Behavioral Health Care team at Dickinson Wright has nearly 70 years of combined industry experience. Our lawyers represent clients as they navigate through …

https://www.dickinson-wright.com/practice-areas/behavioral-healthcare

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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, …

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

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Congress Should Include Addiction Treatment Access in Telehealth

(7 days ago) WebThe U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce on May 16 advanced numerous health-related bills, including legislation that would extend for two years the …

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2024/05/29/congress-should-include-addiction-treatment-access-in-telehealth-legislation

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Georgia Settlements in Mental Health - Bazelon Center for …

(3 days ago) WebSettlements In Mental Health Cases Face Scrutiny . by . Ari Shapiro. Listen Now [7 min 50 sec] add to playlist All Things Considered, March 30, 2009 · Mauryn White has lived in a …

http://www.bazelon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Georgia-Settlements-in-Mental-Health....pdf

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Mental Health for Adults Georgia Department of Behavioral …

(8 days ago) WebMental Health for Adults. DBHDD and its network of community providers is here to help adults in Georgia access services that support their individual recovery goals, including …

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/be-dbhdd/be-supported/mental-health-adults

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Mental health exclusion in 'health or life' exception focus for …

(1 days ago) WebIPB News. Testimony Thursday expanded discussion on abortion access for patients with serious health risks due to "psychological or emotional conditions." The …

https://www.wbaa.org/local-news/2024-05-31/mental-health-exclusion-in-health-or-life-exception-focus-for-second-day-of-abortion-law-challenge

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Adult Mental Health Crisis Services

(4 days ago) WebGo Back. Georgia Crisis & Access Line: (800) 715-4225 Georgia offers a statewide toll-free call center for individuals to access services. The call center operates 24/7 and has the …

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/be-dbhdd/be-supported/mental-health-adults/adult-mental-health-crisis-services

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Who Can Own a Gun? Hunter Biden’s Trial Highlights Inconsistent, …

(9 days ago) WebThe case surrounded a Michigan man, Clifford Tyler, who was permanently barred from owning a gun because he had been institutionalized once, 25 years prior, for …

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/05/hunter-biden-trial-gun-rights-mental-health/

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Peru classifies transgender identities as ‘mental health - MSN

(6 days ago) WebLGBTQ advocates in Peru protested in the capital city of Lima last week after the Health Ministry issued a new law that deemed transgender people as having "mental health …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/peru-classifies-transgender-identities-as-mental-health-problems-in-new-law/ar-BB1ng7J5

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H.R. 3501: Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis …

(7 days ago) WebThe summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress, and was published on May …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/hr3501/summary

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New UAE Law Aims to Protect Employee Mental Health Rights

(8 days ago) WebThe UAE Mental Health Law (UAE Federal Law No. 10 of 2023, as amended) is a federal law and therefore applies across the UAE, with the exception of …

https://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2024/05/new-uae-law-aims-to-protect-employee-mental-health-rights

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Peru classifies transgender identities as 'mental health problems' …

(1 days ago) WebMay 20, 2024, 8:47 AM PDT. By Joe Kottke. LGBTQ advocates in Peru protested in the capital city of Lima last week after the Health Ministry issued a new law that deemed …

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/peru-classifies-transgender-identities-mental-health-problems-new-law-rcna152936

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Weekend Edition Sunday for May, 26 2024 : NPR

(1 days ago) WebHealth The anatomical atlas used by doctors has a dark history. One man is pushing for change. by Ayesha Rascoe. 6 min. The anatomical atlas used by doctors has …

https://www.npr.org/programs/weekend-edition-sunday/2024/05/26/weekend-edition-sunday-for-may-26-2024

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Sheriffs Not Liable for Shooting Armed Man Having Mental Episode

(6 days ago) WebFlorida sheriffs are immune from a civil rights suit filed against them by the estate of a man who was in the midst of a mental episode when they shot and killed him …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/sheriffs-not-liable-for-shooting-armed-man-having-mental-episode

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Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Expanding Connecticut’s Paid …

(1 days ago) WebConnecticut’s existing paid sick days laws require employers with more than 50 employees that are mostly in specific retail and service occupations (such as food …

https://portal.ct.gov/office-of-the-governor/news/press-releases/2024/05-2024/governor-lamont-signs-legislation-expanding-paid-sick-days-laws

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H.R.7254 - Mental Health Justice and Parity Act of 2022

(5 days ago) WebTo authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States and political subdivisions of States to hire, employ, train, and dispatch mental …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7254/text

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