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S.711: Mental Health First Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 11, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 11, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (12 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Mental Health First Act of 2015 Amends the Public Health Service Act to require 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 training on: (1) the skills, resources, and knowledge necessary to assist individuals in crisis to connect with appropriate local mental health care services; (2) mental health...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 11, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 11, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) |