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Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act

USA116th CongressHR-5469| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2020
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (35)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act This bill establishes programs to address racial and ethnic mental health disparities. Specifically, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration must award grants that address racial and ethnic health disparities by (1) providing integrated health care in areas with a high proportion of racial and ethnic minority groups, and (2) developing national programs for health professionals to reduce such disparities. The bill also (1) reauthorizes the minority fellowship program to support the education of mental health professionals who provide services to racial and ethnic minorities, and (2) requires studies on mental health disparities and the effects of social media use on adolescents.

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Timeline
Dec 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 30, 2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 9, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 29, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.
Sep 29, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-552.
Sep 29, 2020
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 29, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5012-5014)
Sep 29, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5469.
Sep 29, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5012-5013)
Sep 29, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5012-5013)
Sep 29, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 30, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • December 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 18, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 30, 2020
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • September 9, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 29, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.


  • September 29, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-552.


  • September 29, 2020
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 29, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5012-5014)


  • September 29, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5469.


  • September 29, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5012-5013)


  • September 29, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5012-5013)


  • September 29, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 30, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1109: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6637: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020
  • HR 116-14: Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act
  • S 116-4388: Mental Health Equity Act of 2020
  • S 116-1122: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019
Advisory bodiesChild healthCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsFamily relationshipsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJuvenile crime and gang violenceLicensing and registrationsMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMinority healthPerformance measurementTelephone and wireless communication

Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act

USA116th CongressHR-5469| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2020
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act This bill establishes programs to address racial and ethnic mental health disparities. Specifically, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration must award grants that address racial and ethnic health disparities by (1) providing integrated health care in areas with a high proportion of racial and ethnic minority groups, and (2) developing national programs for health professionals to reduce such disparities. The bill also (1) reauthorizes the minority fellowship program to support the education of mental health professionals who provide services to racial and ethnic minorities, and (2) requires studies on mental health disparities and the effects of social media use on adolescents.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Dec 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 30, 2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 9, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 29, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.
Sep 29, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-552.
Sep 29, 2020
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 29, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5012-5014)
Sep 29, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5469.
Sep 29, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5012-5013)
Sep 29, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5012-5013)
Sep 29, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 30, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • December 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 18, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 30, 2020
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • September 9, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 29, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.


  • September 29, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-552.


  • September 29, 2020
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 29, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5012-5014)


  • September 29, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5469.


  • September 29, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5012-5013)


  • September 29, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5012-5013)


  • September 29, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 30, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (35)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1109: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6637: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020
  • HR 116-14: Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act
  • S 116-4388: Mental Health Equity Act of 2020
  • S 116-1122: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesChild healthCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsFamily relationshipsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJuvenile crime and gang violenceLicensing and registrationsMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMinority healthPerformance measurementTelephone and wireless communication