Improving Access to Tele-Behavioral Health Services Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T21:33:29Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3688 Improving Access to Tele-Behavioral Health Services Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 9:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3688

Improving Access to Tele-Behavioral Health Services Act

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants for community-based mental health services, substance-use disorder services, and peer support services, with a particular focus on services provided virtually. Eligible grantees include health departments, law enforcement or first responder agencies, behavioral health programs, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.

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Current Status of Bill S 3688

Bill S 3688 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 17, 2022. Bill S 3688 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 17, 2022. Bill S 3688's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 17, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3688

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3688

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Community life and organization

- Congressional oversight

- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Employment and training programs

- Government information and archives

- Health personnel

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Indian social and development programs

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Mental health

- Minority health

- Sound recording

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3688

Improving Access to Tele-Behavioral Health Services Act

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Center for Mental Health Services of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, to award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to facilitate the funding of community-based mental health and substance use disorder services and peer support programs, and for other purposes.