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S.708: Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 11, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 11, 2021
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- Introduced in Senate - March 11, 2021
Bill Summary
Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act This bill establishes a task force and requires a strategy to address mental health and substance use issues during public health emergencies. The Department of Health and Human Services must convene the task force to assess the federal response to such issues during and after the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. In addition, the Substance Abuse and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 11, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 11, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) |