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Improving Access to Tele-Behavioral Health Services Act

Introduced: February 17, 2022 Introduced by: Warnock, Raphael G. Democratic · Georgia See on congress.gov
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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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 17, 2022
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Improving Access to Tele-Behavioral Health Services Act

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants for community-based mental health services, substance-use disorder services, and peer support services, with a particular focus on services provided virtually. Eligible grantees include health departments, law enforcement or first responder agencies, behavioral health programs, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.

What's happening now February 17, 2022

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

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Padilla, Alex
California · Feb 17, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3688: Improving Access to Tele-Behavioral Health Services Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3688/
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"S. 3688: Improving Access to Tele-Behavioral Health Services Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3688/.
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S. 3688, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3688/.
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