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Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 5:28 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2069

Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021

This bill increases the number of states that may participate in two-year Medicaid demonstration programs that improve access to community mental health services. It also provides for additional grants to certified community behavioral health clinics.

Current Status of Bill S 2069

Bill S 2069 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2021. Bill S 2069 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 15, 2021.  Bill S 2069's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 15, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2069

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
17
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
9
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2069

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Community life and organization
- Health care coverage and access
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health programs administration and funding
- Medicaid
- Mental health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2069

A bill to expand the Medicaid certified community behavioral health clinic demonstration program and to authorize funding for additional grants to certified community behavioral health clinics.
Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021
Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021