SUPPORT Act

12/30/2022, 4:04 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3476

Securing Uninterrupted Pandemic Preparation Of Resources and Therapies Act or the SUPPORT Act

This bill expressly incorporates the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services during public health emergencies into the authorities and other activities of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Additionally, SAMHSA must report to Congress about recommendations to improve the provision of such services during public health emergencies.

The Government Accountability Office must also report on SAMHSA's programs and activities for supporting the provision of such services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Current Status of Bill S 3476

Bill S 3476 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 11, 2022. Bill S 3476 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on January 11, 2022.  Bill S 3476's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of January 11, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3476

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3476

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Advisory bodiesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingInfectious and parasitic diseasesMental health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3476

SUPPORT ActSUPPORT ActSecuring Uninterrupted Pandemic Preparation Of Resources and Therapies ActA bill to provide for mental health and substance use disorder services in response to public health emergencies, and for other purposes.
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