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Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2020

Introduced: May 22, 2020 See on congress.gov

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May 22, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

May 22, 2020

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2020

This bill provides emergency funds for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to establish a network of entities that provide mental health and substance use disorder programs during, or in connection with, the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Eligible entities include tribes, qualified nonprofit organizations, and partnerships of two or more eligible entities. Grant funds may be used for initiating or expanding telehealth services, support groups, and other activities to provide individuals with counseling and other resources to assist in the management of mental health or substance use disorders.

What's happening now May 22, 2020

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