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A bill to establish a pilot program to address behavioral health needs among children, adolescents, and young adults, and for other purposes.

7/26/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4812

Bill 118 s 4812, also known as the Behavioral Health Pilot Program Act, aims to create a pilot program that focuses on addressing the behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and young adults in the United States. The program will be designed to provide support and resources for individuals in these age groups who are struggling with mental health issues.

The bill outlines the goals of the pilot program, which include improving access to mental health services, increasing awareness and education about behavioral health issues, and promoting early intervention and prevention efforts. The program will also aim to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and improve coordination between different agencies and organizations that provide mental health services.

The pilot program will be implemented in select communities across the country, with a focus on areas that have high rates of mental health issues among children, adolescents, and young adults. The bill allocates funding for the program and establishes guidelines for how the program will be evaluated and assessed for effectiveness. Overall, the Behavioral Health Pilot Program Act seeks to address the growing need for mental health support among young people in the United States and to test innovative approaches to improving mental health outcomes for this population.

Current Status of Bill S 4812

Bill S 4812 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2024. Bill S 4812 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 25, 2024.  Bill S 4812's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4812

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4812

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4812

A bill to establish a pilot program to address behavioral health needs among children, adolescents, and young adults, and for other purposes.
A bill to establish a pilot program to address behavioral health needs among children, adolescents, and young adults, and for other purposes.

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