Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2019

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2019

This bill provides funds for and requires the Indian Health Service (IHS) to award grants to Indian health facilities for the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The IHS must establish a technical assistance center for grantees.

Congress
116
Number
S - 3126
Introduced on
2019-12-19
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/19/2019
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2019

This bill provides funds for and requires the Indian Health Service (IHS) to award grants to Indian health facilities for the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The IHS must establish a technical assistance center for grantees.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a special behavioral health program for Indians.
Policy Areas
Native Americans
Potential Impact
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use•
Health programs administration and funding•
Health promotion and preventive care•
Indian social and development programs•
Mental health•
Minority health

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Member:  Tom Udall

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/3/2020

Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2019

This bill provides funds for and requires the Indian Health Service (IHS) to award grants to Indian health facilities for the prevention and treatment of mental health and subs...

Latest Action9/23/2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-359.