Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021
United States117th CongressHR-1385House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 26, 2021
Summary
Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021 This bill establishes, within the Executive Office of the President, the position of Interagency Coordinator for Behavioral Health to coordinate federal programs and activities concerning mental health and substance use disorders. Federal departments and agencies must notify the coordinator when developing or implementing policies related to behavioral health. The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of the coordinator on relevant programs and must study issues related to behavioral health services in school settings and in the juvenile justice system.
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S-3696: Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2022Introduced in Senate
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
House of Representatives
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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