House Bill 5414 - Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-09-12

Recent Activity

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Alternative Names

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Center for Mental Health Services of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, to award grants to implement innovative approaches to securing prompt access to appropriate follow-on care for individuals who experience an acute mental health episode and present for care in an emergency department, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023

Policy Areas

Health

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions