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Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 9:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3696

Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2022

This bill establishes, within the Executive Office of the President, the position of Interagency Coordinator for Behavioral Health to coordinate federal programs and activities concerning mental health and substance use disorders.

Federal departments and agencies must notify the coordinator when developing or implementing policies related to behavioral health.

The Government Accountability Office must report on the role and activities of the coordinator and must study issues related to behavioral health services in school settings and in the juvenile justice system.

Current Status of Bill S 3696

Bill S 3696 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 17, 2022. Bill S 3696 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 17, 2022.  Bill S 3696's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of February 17, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3696

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3696

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3696

Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2022
Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2022
A bill to establish the position of Interagency Coordinator for Behavioral Health to coordinate the programs and activities of the Federal Government relating to mental health, and for other purposes.

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