Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5414 Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5414

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023

This bill authorizes a grant program for emergency departments to increase access to follow-up psychiatric services for individuals who present for care of acute mental-health episodes. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration may award these grants.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5414

Bill HR 5414 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 12, 2023. Bill HR 5414 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 12, 2023. Bill HR 5414's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5414

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5414

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5414

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023

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 to implement innovative approaches to securing prompt access to appropriate follow-on care for individuals who experience an acute mental health episode and present for care in an emergency department, and for other purposes.