To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment or operation of a center to be known as the Emergency Mental Health and Substance Use Training and Technical Assistance Center.

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Congressional Summary of HR 7316

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to provide technical assistance to certain organizations to expand access to and awareness of mental health and substance use prevention and treatment services during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7316

Bill HR 7316 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2020. Bill HR 7316 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 24, 2020. Bill HR 7316's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 24, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7316

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7316

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Disability assistance

- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Foreign language and bilingual programs

- Health care coverage and access

- Health information and medical records

- Health personnel

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Medical education

- Mental health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7316

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment or operation of a center to be known as the Emergency Mental Health and Substance Use Training and Technical Assistance Center.