Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act

House Bill 7080 - Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:14:32Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7080 Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:14 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7080

Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to states, tribal nations, local governments, behavioral health and primary care providers, and community organizations to support behavioral health treatment and services during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7080

Bill HR 7080 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2020. Bill HR 7080 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 1, 2020. Bill HR 7080's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held. as of June 30, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7080

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7080

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Community life and organization

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Health personnel

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Indian social and development programs

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Internet and video services

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Medical education

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

- Mental health

- Minority health

- Performance measurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7080

Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID-19.

Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act