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- H.R.5330
H.R.5330: Peer-Support Specialist Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 25, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 25, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Peer-Support Specialist Act of 2016 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report on and publish best practices and professional standards in states for: (1) establishing and operating health care programs using peer-support specialists, and (2) training and certifying peer-support specialists. HHS must award grants to develop and sustain behavioral health paraprofessional training and education programs,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| May 25, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) |