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HR 9469 United States House · 117th Congress

Student Mental Health Improvement Act of 2022

Summary
Student Mental Health Improvement Act of 2022 This bill establishes a grant program through which the Department of Education may award grants to eligible students attending institutions of higher education to pursue careers in mental health occupations. It also allows for a refundable tax credit for qualified school-based mental health professionals.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable tax credit for mental health professionals and funds grant program, aligning with tax relief and public service funding indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for higher ed students in mental health careers and tax credits for school-based mental health professionals, directly enhancing student mental health support within educational systems.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes grants for mental health career training and tax credits for professionals, directly expanding mental health services access and workforce development.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2022
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Introduced Dec 8, 2022 Last action Dec 8, 2022
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Dec 8, 2022
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Dec 8, 2022
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Tom Emmer
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MN
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