HR 1205 · 117th Congress · Health

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-02-22· Sponsored by Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]· House

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Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.(2021-05-13)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021 This bill authorizes a grant program for emergency departments to increase access to follow-up psychiatric services for individuals who present for care of acute mental-health episodes. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration may award these grants.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]PA