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Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2022

Introduced: September 22, 2022 Introduced by: Smith, Adam Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sep 23, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 22, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, 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.
Sep 22, 2022
Introduced in House
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Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program for states, Indian tribes, territories, and localities to support one-stop crisis facilities. These are facilities that provide behavioral health, substance use disorder, and housing services at a single location, as well as coordinate with other services available in the community.

What's happening now November 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8979: Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8979/
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"H.R. 8979: Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2022." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8979/.
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H.R. 8979, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8979/.
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