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H.R.1914: CAHOOTS Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 16, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 16, 2021
Bill Summary
Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets Act or the CAHOOTS Act This bill allows state Medicaid programs to cover certain community-based mobile crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance-use disorder crisis outside of a facility setting. Among other requirements, such services must be (1) provided by multidisciplinary teams composed of behavioral health professionals who are trained in trauma...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 17, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 16, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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March 16, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.) |