To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to allow for the use of the Coronavirus State fiscal recovery fund to support mental and behavioral health programs, and for other purposes.

This bill permits state, tribal, and territorial governments to use designated COVID-19 relief funding to support mental and behavioral health programs. Currently, this funding is available to eligible governments through December 31, 2024, for responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency or its negative economic impacts; supporting essential workers and businesses; maintaining government services; and investing in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.

Bill 117 hr 4649, also known as the "Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund for Mental and Behavioral Health Programs Act," aims to amend title VI of the Social Security Act to allow for the use of the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to support mental and behavioral health programs. This bill is designed to address the mental health challenges that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund was established to provide financial assistance to states and local governments to help them respond to the economic and public health impacts of the pandemic. This bill seeks to expand the allowable uses of this fund to include support for mental and behavioral health programs.

By allowing states to use this funding for mental health initiatives, the bill aims to address the increased demand for mental health services that has been seen during the pandemic. This includes providing support for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions exacerbated by the stress and isolation of the pandemic. In addition to supporting mental health programs, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund. This may include additional funding for public health initiatives, economic recovery efforts, and other programs aimed at addressing the ongoing impacts of the pandemic. Overall, Bill 117 hr 4649 represents a bipartisan effort to prioritize mental and behavioral health support in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. By expanding the allowable uses of the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund, this bill aims to provide much-needed resources to help individuals and communities cope with the mental health challenges brought on by the pandemic.