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PARTNERS Act

USA116th CongressHR-8016| House 
| Updated: 8/11/2020
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (11)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Peer Assisted Relief Through Networks of Empathetic Resources and Supports Act of 2020 or the PARTNERS Act This bill directs the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to establish a network of peer support warmlines. Warmlines are telephone or text-based services, typically staffed by individuals who have experienced mental health conditions, that provide early intervention services, referrals, and other resources to those who are seeking mental health support but are not in crisis. To carry out this program, SAMHSA must award grants or cooperative agreements to establish centers of excellence to operate warmlines through a single, toll-free number in coordination with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. SAMHSA must also ensure appropriate geographic distribution of the centers. As a condition of receiving funds, the centers must, among other requirements, ensure that the individuals operating the warmlines are qualified peer support specialists and that they complete relevant training courses. In addition, SAMHSA must establish within 30 days a technical assistance center to disseminate, and enforce the use of, best practices for the operation of warmlines and must provide other support to the centers of excellence. SAMHSA must also enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study best practices for warmlines.
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Timeline
Feb 11, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-431
Introduced in Senate
Aug 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 11, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-431
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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PARTNERS Act

USA116th CongressHR-8016| House 
| Updated: 8/11/2020
Peer Assisted Relief Through Networks of Empathetic Resources and Supports Act of 2020 or the PARTNERS Act This bill directs the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to establish a network of peer support warmlines. Warmlines are telephone or text-based services, typically staffed by individuals who have experienced mental health conditions, that provide early intervention services, referrals, and other resources to those who are seeking mental health support but are not in crisis. To carry out this program, SAMHSA must award grants or cooperative agreements to establish centers of excellence to operate warmlines through a single, toll-free number in coordination with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. SAMHSA must also ensure appropriate geographic distribution of the centers. As a condition of receiving funds, the centers must, among other requirements, ensure that the individuals operating the warmlines are qualified peer support specialists and that they complete relevant training courses. In addition, SAMHSA must establish within 30 days a technical assistance center to disseminate, and enforce the use of, best practices for the operation of warmlines and must provide other support to the centers of excellence. SAMHSA must also enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study best practices for warmlines.
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Timeline
Feb 11, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-431
Introduced in Senate
Aug 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 11, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-431
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (11)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Community life and organizationCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthTelephone and wireless communication