H.R.3717: Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced Dec. 12, 2013
  • Latest Major Action April 3, 2014

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

119 (42 Democrats, 77 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 - Creates in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) an Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders, who shall supervise and direct the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Directs the Assistant Secretary to establish a National Mental Health Policy Laboratory to: (1) identify and implement policy changes and...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 4 statements associated with H.R.3717.

Bill Actions

Date Description
April 3, 2014
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jan. 27, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jan. 8, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Dec. 13, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec. 12, 2013
Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology
Dec. 12, 2013
Referred to House Ways and Means
Dec. 12, 2013
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
Dec. 12, 2013
Referred to House Judiciary
Dec. 12, 2013
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Dec. 12, 2013

Introduced in the House by Tim Murphy (R-Pa.)

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