HR 1544
117th Congress
House
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Mental health
Virtual Community Support Act of 2021
Introduced: March 3, 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
Mar 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 3, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 3, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Virtual Community Support Act of 2021
This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to award grants for community-based mental health services, substance-use disorder services, and peer support services. Eligible grantees include health departments, behavioral health programs, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.
SAMHSA must report on the grant program, including specifically with respect to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1