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Increasing Access to Mental Health Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5411| House 
| Updated: 12/13/2019
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Increasing Access to Mental Health Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a Task Force on Local Mental Health Needs to assess, and report on, the impact of the exclusion of Medicaid coverage for services at mental health institutions with more than 16 beds. The bill also establishes a grant program to coordinate and deliver mental health services in certain qualified community entities.
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Timeline
Dec 12, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 13, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • December 12, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 12, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 13, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Congressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingMedicaidMental health

Increasing Access to Mental Health Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5411| House 
| Updated: 12/13/2019
Increasing Access to Mental Health Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a Task Force on Local Mental Health Needs to assess, and report on, the impact of the exclusion of Medicaid coverage for services at mental health institutions with more than 16 beds. The bill also establishes a grant program to coordinate and deliver mental health services in certain qualified community entities.
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Timeline
Dec 12, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 13, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • December 12, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 12, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 13, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingMedicaidMental health