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passed · Florida · Senate May 13, 2021

SRES 214: A resolution supporting the designation of May 13, 2021, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent scams targeted at seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those scams from happening, and to improve protections from those scams for seniors.

This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 13, 2021, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day and encourages the development of policies that help prevent scams targeting older adults.
Susan M. Collins (R) · 9 co-sponsors
passed · Florida · House May 13, 2021

HR 1480: HERO Act

Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act or the HERO Act This bill establishes a series of programs relating to the behavioral health of law enforcement officers, first responders, 9-1-1 operators, and other public safety officers and health care providers. The programs include a public safety officer suicide-reporting system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a grant program for peer-support behavioral health and wellness programs within fire departments and emergency medical services agencies, and a grant program for behavioral health and wellness programs for health care providers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mental health grants for first responders and healthcare providers, creating peer-support programs and suicide reporting - directly advances mental health services for healthcare workers.90% confidence
Ami Bera (D) · 52 co-sponsors
passed · Florida · House May 13, 2021

HR 1475: Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act

Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act This bill establishes and expands programs to address racial and ethnic disparities in mental health. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to establish interprofessional behavioral health care teams in areas with a high proportion of racial and ethnic minority groups. In addition, HHS may award grants to incorporate best practices and competencies to address mental health disparities in curricula for training social workers, psychologists, and other behavioral health professionals. HHS must also promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance use disorder through outreach to racial and ethnic minority groups. HHS must consult with appropriate advocacy groups and behavioral health organizations to develop a strategy for this outreach. The bill also (1) reauthorizes the minority fellowship program to support the education of mental health professionals who provide services to racial and ethnic minorities, and (2) requires studies on mental health disparities and the effects of social media use on adolescents.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes HHS grants for mental health teams in minority areas and integrates disparity solutions into training, directly advancing equitable healthcare access.95% confidence
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) · 62 co-sponsors
passed · Florida · House May 13, 2021

HR 1324: Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2021

Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to hospitals to improve their capacity to identify patients in emergency departments who are at risk of suicide and connect those patients with mental health treatments and services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates HHS grants to fund suicide screening in emergency departments, increasing public health spending under government appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds grants for suicide screening and mental health referrals in ERs, expanding access to mental health services per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence
Gus M. Bilirakis (R) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Florida · House May 13, 2021

HR 958: Protecting Moms Who Served Act

Protecting Moms Who Served Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement the maternity care coordination program. The VA must provide community maternity care providers (i.e., non-VA maternity care providers) with training and support with respect to the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum veterans, particularly regarding mental and behavioral health conditions in relation to the service of the veterans in the Armed Forces. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA maternity care coordination program, trains non-VA providers on veteran-specific mental health needs, directly enhancing veterans' healthcare access and services.95% confidence
Lauren Underwood (D) · 43 co-sponsors
passed · Florida · House May 13, 2021

HR 721: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021

Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 This bill provides specific statutory authority for the Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) State Educational Agency Grant Program that is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The program supports school-based mental health services, including screening, treatment, and outreach programs.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds school-based mental health services via Project AWARE grants, directly supporting student well-being and school programs under education policy.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates grant program funding school-based mental health services including screening, treatment, and outreach per SAMHSA, directly advancing mental health care access.95% confidence
Grace F. Napolitano (D) · 86 co-sponsors
passed · Florida · House May 13, 2021

HR 586: STANDUP Act of 2021

Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 20 21 or the STANDUP Act of 2021 This bill requires state, tribal, and local educational agencies that receive grant funding for priority mental-health needs, including through the Project AWARE State Education Agency Grant Program, to establish and implement evidence-based suicide awareness and prevention training policies. In addition, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in coordination with the Department of Education and Bureau of Indian Education, must provide educational agencies with best practices for these trainings.
Scott H. Peters (D) · 46 co-sponsors
passed · Florida · Senate May 12, 2021

SRES 120: A resolution recognizing the Ninth Summit of the Americas and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to a more prosperous, secure, and democratic Western Hemisphere.

This resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting economic prosperity, security, and democratic governance throughout the Americas, and it calls on the President to lead a coordinated diplomatic effort to achieve specified goals while hosting the Ninth Summit of the Americas.
James E. Risch (R) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Florida · Senate May 12, 2021

SRES 81: A resolution honoring Las Damas de Blanco, a women-led nonviolent movement in support of freedom and human rights in Cuba, and calling for the release of all political prisoners in Cuba.

This resolution honors the members of Las Damas de Blanco, a group composed of wives and relatives of political prisoners, prisoners of conscience, and peaceful dissidents in Cuba, for their peaceful efforts to stand up to the Cuban regime and defend human rights and fundamental freedoms. Further, it expresses solidarity with the Cuban people and calls on the Cuban regime to release all political prisoners.
Marco Rubio (R) · 4 co-sponsors
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