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S.824: Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 14, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (7 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 14, 2019
Bill Summary
Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act This bill increases the number of states that may participate in two-year Medicaid demonstration programs that improve access to community mental health services. It also extends the two-year term for existing state demonstration programs by two years.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 14, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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March 14, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) |