HR 1385
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Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021
Introduced: February 25, 2021
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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 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 25, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021
This bill establishes, within the Executive Office of the President, the position of Interagency Coordinator for Behavioral Health to coordinate federal programs and activities concerning mental health and substance use disorders.
Federal departments and agencies must notify the coordinator when developing or implementing policies related to behavioral health.
The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of the coordinator on relevant programs and must study issues related to behavioral health services in school settings and in the juvenile justice system.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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