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- H.R.1263
H.R.1263: Excellence in Mental Health Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 19, 2013
- Latest Major Action March 22, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
50 (44 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Excellence in Mental Health Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to set forth criteria for the certification of federally-qualified community behavioral health centers. Limits such a certification to five years, but requires the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to provide an opportunity for recertification at the end of each certification period. Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 22, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 19, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 19, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) |