HR 4944 United States House · 117th Congress

Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021

Summary

Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 This bill provides funding through FY2026 to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for grants to enhance access to and provider training in pediatric behavioral health care. Specifically, HRSA must award grants to pediatricians, children's hospitals, and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health integration and coordination within communities. Grant-funded activities may include hiring community navigators to assist families in accessing appropriate services, incorporating behavioral health services in pediatric practices, and delivering services via telehealth. In addition, HRSA must award grants to children's hospitals to expand training for providers in the pediatric behavioral health workforce.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Aug 2021

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President

Introduced Aug 6, 2021 Last action Aug 9, 2021

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Committee

Aug 9, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Aug 6, 2021

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

lower

Aug 6, 2021

Introduced

Introduced in House

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1 primary · 66 co-sponsors