HCONRES 243
106th Congress
House
Health
Access to health care
Child mental health services
Community health services
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Families
Health education
Mental health services
Quality of care
School health programs
Secondary education
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of mental health awareness, mental disorders, and early detection of mental illnesses to facilitate entry into treatment.
Introduced: January 27, 2000
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 3, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Jan 27, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Jan 27, 2000
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) all Americans should find out more about mental health services in their communities and seek mental health treatment when necessary; (2) the Secretary of Education should encourage, establish, and promote a mental health campaign in elementary and secondary schools across the Nation; and (3) the Federal Government has a responsibility to endeavor to raise awareness about mental health and continue to consider ways to improve access to, and the quality of, mental health services.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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