Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act

Senate Bill 3677 - Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-04-17T23:45:33Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3677 Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/17/2024, 11:45 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3677

Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act

This bill authorizes the provision of professional counseling services to victims of declared emergencies (current law limits such authorization to victims of major disasters).

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Current Status of Bill S 3677

Bill S 3677 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 17, 2022. Bill S 3677 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 17, 2022. Bill S 3677's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 504. as of September 27, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3677

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3677

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

- Disaster relief and insurance

- Mental health

- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3677

Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act

A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide professional counseling services to victims of emergencies declared under such Act, and for other purposes.