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To amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify the eligibility of certain community mental health centers to register for purposes of the practice of telemedicine, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5594| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2018
Gregg Harper

Gregg Harper

Republican Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (2)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2018 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to direct the Drug Enforcement Administration to register certain community mental health centers to administer controlled substances via telemedicine.
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Timeline
Apr 24, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • April 24, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • April 24, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • May 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Congressional oversightDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesLicensing and registrationsMental health

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify the eligibility of certain community mental health centers to register for purposes of the practice of telemedicine, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5594| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2018
Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2018 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to direct the Drug Enforcement Administration to register certain community mental health centers to administer controlled substances via telemedicine.
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Timeline
Apr 24, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • April 24, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • April 24, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • May 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Gregg Harper

Gregg Harper

Republican Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (2)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesLicensing and registrationsMental health