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MINDS Act
12/15/2023, 3:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3438
The MINDS Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3438, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to address mental health issues in the country. The bill focuses on improving access to mental health services and resources for individuals in need.
One of the key provisions of the MINDS Act is the expansion of mental health services in underserved communities. This includes increasing funding for mental health clinics and programs in areas where access to care is limited. The bill also seeks to improve coordination between mental health providers and other healthcare professionals to ensure that individuals receive comprehensive care.
Additionally, the MINDS Act includes provisions to enhance mental health education and awareness. This includes implementing mental health education programs in schools and increasing public awareness campaigns to reduce stigma surrounding mental illness. The bill also addresses the issue of mental health parity, which ensures that mental health services are covered by insurance plans to the same extent as physical health services. The MINDS Act aims to strengthen mental health parity laws and ensure that individuals have equal access to mental health care. Overall, the MINDS Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to improve mental health services and resources for individuals in the United States. By expanding access to care, increasing education and awareness, and promoting mental health parity, the bill aims to address the mental health needs of the population in a thoughtful and non-partisan manner.
One of the key provisions of the MINDS Act is the expansion of mental health services in underserved communities. This includes increasing funding for mental health clinics and programs in areas where access to care is limited. The bill also seeks to improve coordination between mental health providers and other healthcare professionals to ensure that individuals receive comprehensive care.
Additionally, the MINDS Act includes provisions to enhance mental health education and awareness. This includes implementing mental health education programs in schools and increasing public awareness campaigns to reduce stigma surrounding mental illness. The bill also addresses the issue of mental health parity, which ensures that mental health services are covered by insurance plans to the same extent as physical health services. The MINDS Act aims to strengthen mental health parity laws and ensure that individuals have equal access to mental health care. Overall, the MINDS Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to improve mental health services and resources for individuals in the United States. By expanding access to care, increasing education and awareness, and promoting mental health parity, the bill aims to address the mental health needs of the population in a thoughtful and non-partisan manner.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3438
Bill HR 3438 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 17, 2023. Bill HR 3438 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 17, 2023. Bill HR 3438's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of May 17, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3438
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3438
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3438
MINDS Act
MINDS Act
Military Industrial National Defense Supply Act of 2023
To require the Secretary of Defense report on the domestic content requirements major defense acquisition programs, to establish an enhanced domestic content requirement for certain procurements, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3438
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