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- H.R.5989
H.R.5989: Excellence in Mental Health Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 21, 2012
- Latest Major Action June 22, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Excellence in Mental Health Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) to set forth criteria for the certification of federally-qualified community behavioral health centers. Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to make such centers eligible for payments for services under Medicaid. Amends the PHSA to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award matching grants to states or Indian tribes to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 21, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) |