HR 1385 United States House · 117th Congress

Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021

Summary

Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021 This bill establishes, within the Executive Office of the President, the position of Interagency Coordinator for Behavioral Health to coordinate federal programs and activities concerning mental health and substance use disorders. Federal departments and agencies must notify the coordinator when developing or implementing policies related to behavioral health. The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of the coordinator on relevant programs and must study issues related to behavioral health services in school settings and in the juvenile justice system.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2021

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President

Introduced Feb 25, 2021 Last action Feb 26, 2021

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Committee

Feb 26, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Feb 25, 2021

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

lower

Feb 25, 2021

Introduced

Introduced in House

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1 primary · 21 co-sponsors