ATTAIN Mental Health Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 8657 ATTAIN Mental Health 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, 7:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8657

The ATTAIN Mental Health Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 8657, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve access to mental health services for individuals in need.

The bill aims to achieve this goal by establishing a grant program that would provide funding to states and local communities to expand and enhance mental health services. This includes increasing the availability of mental health professionals, improving access to telehealth services, and implementing evidence-based practices for treating mental health conditions.

Additionally, the ATTAIN Mental Health Act seeks to address disparities in mental health care by focusing on underserved populations, such as rural communities and minority groups. The bill also emphasizes the importance of early intervention and prevention efforts to help individuals receive the support they need before their mental health conditions worsen. Overall, the ATTAIN Mental Health Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to improve mental health care access and quality for all individuals in the United States. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and has the potential to make a significant impact on the mental health care system in the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 8657

Achieving Thorough Transparency and Accessibility for Information Navigation on Mental Health Act of 2022 or the ATTAIN Mental Health Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a public-facing, online dashboard to publicize federally funded mental health grants.

The dashboard must contain, for example, program names and opening and closing dates for applications. In addition, HHS must establish a process to include information voluntarily provided by states about their federally supported mental health grants on the dashboard.

In developing the dashboard, HHS must consult with appropriate federal departments and agencies and other stakeholders.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8657

Bill HR 8657 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 5, 2022. Bill HR 8657 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on August 5, 2022. Bill HR 8657's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of August 5, 2022