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Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2019

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3126

Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2019

This bill provides funds for and requires the Indian Health Service (IHS) to award grants to Indian health facilities for the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The IHS must establish a technical assistance center for grantees.

Current Status of Bill S 3126

Bill S 3126 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2019. Bill S 3126 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 19, 2019.  Bill S 3126's most recent activity was Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-359. as of September 23, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3126

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3126

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Indian social and development programs
- Mental health
- Minority health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3126

Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2019
Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2019
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a special behavioral health program for Indians.

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