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SUPPORT Act

Introduced: January 11, 2022 Introduced by: Luján, Ben Ray Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Jan 11, 2022

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Securing Uninterrupted Pandemic Preparation Of Resources and Therapies Act or the SUPPORT Act

This bill expressly incorporates the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services during public health emergencies into the authorities and other activities of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Additionally, SAMHSA must report to Congress about recommendations to improve the provision of such services during public health emergencies.

The Government Accountability Office must also report on SAMHSA's programs and activities for supporting the provision of such services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What's happening now January 11, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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