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Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4677| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2022
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (5)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2022 This bill establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) two demonstration programs to increase access to mental health services provided in languages other than English at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). In carrying out the programs, HHS must give preference to FQHCs at which at least 20% of the patients are best served in a language other than English. First, HHS must provide National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayments to mental health care providers who agree to serve their period of obligated service in an FQHC. Additionally, HHS must provide enhanced payments to those who serve in an FQHC with non-English language needs. (The NHSC is a scholarship and student loan repayment program for eligible health care providers who agree to work in areas with a shortage of primary care, dental care, and mental health care providers.) Second, HHS must award grants to FQHCs for recruiting and retaining mental health care providers who are fluent in a language other than English.
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Timeline
Nov 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5937
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 28, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • November 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5937
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 28, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-7585: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-5937: Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2021

Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4677| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2022
Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2022 This bill establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) two demonstration programs to increase access to mental health services provided in languages other than English at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). In carrying out the programs, HHS must give preference to FQHCs at which at least 20% of the patients are best served in a language other than English. First, HHS must provide National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayments to mental health care providers who agree to serve their period of obligated service in an FQHC. Additionally, HHS must provide enhanced payments to those who serve in an FQHC with non-English language needs. (The NHSC is a scholarship and student loan repayment program for eligible health care providers who agree to work in areas with a shortage of primary care, dental care, and mental health care providers.) Second, HHS must award grants to FQHCs for recruiting and retaining mental health care providers who are fluent in a language other than English.
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Timeline
Nov 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5937
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 28, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • November 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5937
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 28, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (5)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-7585: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-5937: Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted