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CAHOOTS Act

USA117th CongressHR-1914| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2021
Peter A. DeFazio

Peter A. DeFazio

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (10)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets Act or the CAHOOTS Act This bill allows state Medicaid programs to cover certain community-based mobile crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance-use disorder crisis outside of a facility setting. Among other requirements, such services must be (1) provided by multidisciplinary teams composed of behavioral health professionals who are trained in trauma care and de-escalation techniques, (2) available 24-7, and (3) voluntary for the individual experiencing the mental health or substance-use disorder crisis. The bill provides an enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such services, as well as specified funds for state planning and evaluation grants.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7961
CAHOOTS Act
Mar 16, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-764
Introduced in Senate
Mar 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 17, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7961
    CAHOOTS Act


  • March 16, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-764
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 17, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-764: CAHOOTS Act
Community life and organizationCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental health

CAHOOTS Act

USA117th CongressHR-1914| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2021
Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets Act or the CAHOOTS Act This bill allows state Medicaid programs to cover certain community-based mobile crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance-use disorder crisis outside of a facility setting. Among other requirements, such services must be (1) provided by multidisciplinary teams composed of behavioral health professionals who are trained in trauma care and de-escalation techniques, (2) available 24-7, and (3) voluntary for the individual experiencing the mental health or substance-use disorder crisis. The bill provides an enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such services, as well as specified funds for state planning and evaluation grants.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7961
CAHOOTS Act
Mar 16, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-764
Introduced in Senate
Mar 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 17, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7961
    CAHOOTS Act


  • March 16, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-764
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 17, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Peter A. DeFazio

Peter A. DeFazio

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (10)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-764: CAHOOTS Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Community life and organizationCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental health