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ASSIST Act

USA118th CongressS-1774| Senate 
| Updated: 5/31/2023
Raphael G. Warnock

Raphael G. Warnock

Democratic Senator

Georgia

Cosponsors (8)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act or the ASSIST Act This bill establishes programs and requirements to support the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services at schools. Specifically, the bill provides for a 90% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) under Medicaid for services that are furnished by mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools or school-based health centers. Qualifying services include those provided by school counselors, social workers, and psychologists. The bill also establishes a grant program to increase the number of mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3704
ASSIST Act
May 31, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 31, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 2, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3761
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3704
    ASSIST Act


  • May 31, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 31, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • June 2, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3761
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3761: ASSIST Act
Elementary and secondary educationGovernment information and archivesHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMental healthState and local government operations

ASSIST Act

USA118th CongressS-1774| Senate 
| Updated: 5/31/2023
Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act or the ASSIST Act This bill establishes programs and requirements to support the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services at schools. Specifically, the bill provides for a 90% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) under Medicaid for services that are furnished by mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools or school-based health centers. Qualifying services include those provided by school counselors, social workers, and psychologists. The bill also establishes a grant program to increase the number of mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3704
ASSIST Act
May 31, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 31, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 2, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3761
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3704
    ASSIST Act


  • May 31, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 31, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • June 2, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3761
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Raphael G. Warnock

Raphael G. Warnock

Democratic Senator

Georgia

Cosponsors (8)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3761: ASSIST Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Elementary and secondary educationGovernment information and archivesHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMental healthState and local government operations