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Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023

3/7/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3073

Bill 118 HR 3073, also known as the Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023, aims to address mental health issues in communities across the United States. The bill focuses on promoting mental wellness and resilience through various initiatives and programs.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of grants for community organizations and local governments to implement mental health programs and services. These grants would support efforts to provide mental health education, counseling, and support services to individuals in need.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for training mental health professionals and expanding access to mental health care in underserved communities. This would help ensure that individuals facing mental health challenges have access to the care and support they need. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of early intervention and prevention strategies for mental health issues. By investing in these efforts, the bill aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and promote overall well-being in communities. Overall, Bill 118 HR 3073 seeks to improve mental health outcomes and promote resilience in communities across the United States. By providing resources and support for mental health initiatives, the bill aims to create a more mentally healthy and resilient society.

Congressional Summary of HR 3073

Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023

This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award competitive grants for planning and implementing community mental wellness and resilience programs through networks of schools, businesses, health and human services providers, and other community groups. These programs take a public health approach to build the capacity of the community to detect, prevent, and heal mental health, behavioral health, and psychosocial conditions.

Current Status of Bill HR 3073

Bill HR 3073 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3073 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2023.  Bill HR 3073's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 5, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3073

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
56
Democrat Cosponsors
50
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3073

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Community life and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Health care coverage and access
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Mental health
- Rural conditions and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3073

Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023
Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023
To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to promote mental wellness and resilience and prevent and heal mental health, behavioral health, and psychosocial conditions through developmentally and culturally appropriate community programs, and award grants for the purpose of establishing, operating, or expanding community-based mental wellness and resilience programs, and for other purposes.

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