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HR 5414 118th Congress House Health Emergency medical services and trauma care Health care coverage and access Health facilities and institutions Health programs administration and funding Health technology, devices, supplies Hospital care Internet, web applications, social media Mental health

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023

Introduced: November 12, 2024 Introduced by: Ruiz, Raul Democratic · California See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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 3 steps
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Became law
Sep 15, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023

This bill authorizes a grant program for emergency departments to increase access to follow-up psychiatric services for individuals who present for care of acute mental-health episodes. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration may award these grants.

What's happening now September 15, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5414: Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5414/
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"H.R. 5414: Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5414/.
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H.R. 5414, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5414/.
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