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SUPPORT Act

USA117th CongressS-3476| Senate 
| Updated: 1/11/2022
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (2)
Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Securing Uninterrupted Pandemic Preparation Of Resources and Therapies Act or the SUPPORT Act This bill expressly incorporates the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services during public health emergencies into the authorities and other activities of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Additionally, SAMHSA must report to Congress about recommendations to improve the provision of such services during public health emergencies. The Government Accountability Office must also report on SAMHSA's programs and activities for supporting the provision of such services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Timeline
Jan 11, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jan 11, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 18, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6777
Introduced in House
  • January 11, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 11, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • February 18, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6777
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-3799: PREVENT Pandemics Act
Advisory bodiesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingInfectious and parasitic diseasesMental health

SUPPORT Act

USA117th CongressS-3476| Senate 
| Updated: 1/11/2022
Securing Uninterrupted Pandemic Preparation Of Resources and Therapies Act or the SUPPORT Act This bill expressly incorporates the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services during public health emergencies into the authorities and other activities of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Additionally, SAMHSA must report to Congress about recommendations to improve the provision of such services during public health emergencies. The Government Accountability Office must also report on SAMHSA's programs and activities for supporting the provision of such services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Timeline
Jan 11, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jan 11, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 18, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6777
Introduced in House
  • January 11, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 11, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • February 18, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6777
    Introduced in House
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (2)
Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-3799: PREVENT Pandemics Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingInfectious and parasitic diseasesMental health