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HR 2691 111th Congress House Health Child health Executive agency funding and structure Health programs administration and funding Health promotion and preventive care Mental health

Healthy Transition Act of 2009

Introduced: June 3, 2009 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 4, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 3, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 3, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1288)
Jun 3, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Healthy Transition Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants or cooperative agreements to states: (1) to develop plans for the statewide coordination of services to assist adolescents and young adults with a serious mental health disorder in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to ensure their healthy transition to successful adult roles and responsibilities; and (2) for the coordination of such services.

Requires the Secretary to designate a federal entity, or establish a Committee of Federal Partners, to coordinate programs providing such services. Directs such entity or committee to: (1) review how federal programs and efforts that address issues related to the transition of adolescents and young adults with serious mental health disorders may be coordinated to ensure the maximum benefit for the individuals being served; and (2) provide technical assistance to the states that are planning or implementing programs under this Act.

What's happening now June 4, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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