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Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 6:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4677

Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2022

This bill establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) two demonstration programs to increase access to mental health services provided in languages other than English at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). In carrying out the programs, HHS must give preference to FQHCs at which at least 20% of the patients are best served in a language other than English.

First, HHS must provide National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayments to mental health care providers who agree to serve their period of obligated service in an FQHC. Additionally, HHS must provide enhanced payments to those who serve in an FQHC with non-English language needs. (The NHSC is a scholarship and student loan repayment program for eligible health care providers who agree to work in areas with a shortage of primary care, dental care, and mental health care providers.)

Second, HHS must award grants to FQHCs for recruiting and retaining mental health care providers who are fluent in a language other than English.

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Current Status of Bill S 4677

Bill S 4677 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 28, 2022. Bill S 4677 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 28, 2022.  Bill S 4677's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 28, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4677

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4677

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4677

Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2022
Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2022
A bill to increase language access to mental health services at certain health centers, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4677

Martin Heinrich
Martin Heinrich
New MexicoDemocrat
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
MassachusettsDemocrat
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
MarylandDemocrat
Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla
CaliforniaDemocrat
Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
MinnesotaDemocrat
Cory A. Booker
Cory A. Booker
New JerseyDemocrat

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