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H.R.274: Mental Health First Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 15, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 18, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
85 (79 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Mental Health First Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to award grants to initiate and sustain mental health first aid training programs. Requires such a program to include: (1) core live training courses on the skills, resources, and knowledge necessary to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 18, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 15, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Jan. 15, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Ron Barber (D-Ariz.) |