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Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1205| House 
| Updated: 5/13/2021
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021 This bill authorizes a grant program for emergency departments to increase access to follow-up psychiatric services for individuals who present for care of acute mental-health episodes. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration may award these grants.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2519
Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2020
Feb 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 11, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 11, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2169-2171; text: CR H2169-2170)
May 11, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1205.
May 11, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 12, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, proceedings on H.R. 1205 are considered vacated.
May 12, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981.(consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2238)
May 12, 2021
Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2238)
May 13, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2157
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2519
    Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2020


  • February 22, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 22, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 23, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 11, 2021
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 11, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2169-2171; text: CR H2169-2170)


  • May 11, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1205.


  • May 11, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 12, 2021
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, proceedings on H.R. 1205 are considered vacated.


  • May 12, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981.(consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2238)


  • May 12, 2021
    Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2238)


  • May 13, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • June 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2157
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-2157: Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021
  • HRES 117-380: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) to expand and enhance consumer, student, servicemember, and small business protections with respect to debt collection practices, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) to eliminate discrimination and promote womens health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; and for other purposes.
Emergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHospital careInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMental health

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1205| House 
| Updated: 5/13/2021
Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021 This bill authorizes a grant program for emergency departments to increase access to follow-up psychiatric services for individuals who present for care of acute mental-health episodes. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration may award these grants.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2519
Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2020
Feb 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 11, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 11, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2169-2171; text: CR H2169-2170)
May 11, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1205.
May 11, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 12, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, proceedings on H.R. 1205 are considered vacated.
May 12, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981.(consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2238)
May 12, 2021
Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2238)
May 13, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2157
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2519
    Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2020


  • February 22, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 22, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 23, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 11, 2021
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 11, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2169-2171; text: CR H2169-2170)


  • May 11, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1205.


  • May 11, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 12, 2021
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, proceedings on H.R. 1205 are considered vacated.


  • May 12, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981.(consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2238)


  • May 12, 2021
    Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2238)


  • May 13, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • June 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2157
    Introduced in Senate
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

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

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-2157: Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021
  • HRES 117-380: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) to expand and enhance consumer, student, servicemember, and small business protections with respect to debt collection practices, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) to eliminate discrimination and promote womens health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Emergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHospital careInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMental health