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- H.R.5937
H.R.5937: Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 9, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 10, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 9, 2021
Bill Summary
Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2021 This bill establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) two demonstration programs to increase access to mental health services provided in languages other than English at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). In carrying out the programs, HHS must give preference to FQHCs at which at least 20% of the patients are best served in a language other than English....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 10, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Nov. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Nov. 9, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) |