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Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 5:26 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2226

Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2021

This bill provides funds for and requires the Indian Health Service to award grants to eligible entities (e.g., tribal health programs) for the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.

Current Status of Bill S 2226

Bill S 2226 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill S 2226 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2021.  Bill S 2226's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. as of June 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2226

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2226

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2226

A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize a special behavioral health program for Indians, and for other purposes.
Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2021
Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2021

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