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Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1385| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2021
David J. Trone

David J. Trone

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (21)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Tom Emmer (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7723
Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2020
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 17, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3696
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7723
    Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2020


  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 26, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 17, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3696
    Introduced in Senate

Health

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  • S 117-3696: Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2022
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdoption and foster careAgingChild healthCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDisability and health-based discriminationDrug, alcohol, tobacco useElementary and secondary educationExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentFederal officialsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJuvenile crime and gang violenceMental healthMinority healthPreschool educationPublic-private cooperationVeterans' medical care

Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1385| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2021
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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7723
Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2020
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 17, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3696
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7723
    Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2020


  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 26, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 17, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3696
    Introduced in Senate
David J. Trone

David J. Trone

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (21)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Tom Emmer (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-3696: Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdoption and foster careAgingChild healthCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDisability and health-based discriminationDrug, alcohol, tobacco useElementary and secondary educationExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentFederal officialsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJuvenile crime and gang violenceMental healthMinority healthPreschool educationPublic-private cooperationVeterans' medical care