Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4382 Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4382

Bill 118 hr 4382, also known as the Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act, aims to address the mental health and addiction challenges faced by individuals in the agricultural community. The bill recognizes that farmers and ranchers often face unique stressors and barriers to accessing mental health and addiction treatment services.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a grant program to provide funding for mental health and addiction treatment services specifically tailored to the needs of individuals in the agricultural community. 2. Increasing access to telehealth services for farmers and ranchers, allowing them to receive mental health and addiction treatment remotely. 3. Providing training and resources for healthcare providers to better understand the mental health and addiction challenges faced by individuals in the agricultural community. 4. Conducting research to better understand the mental health and addiction needs of farmers and ranchers, and to identify effective strategies for addressing these challenges. Overall, the Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act seeks to improve access to mental health and addiction treatment services for individuals in the agricultural community, recognizing the unique challenges they face. By providing funding, increasing access to telehealth services, and supporting research and training efforts, the bill aims to address the mental health and addiction needs of farmers and ranchers in a comprehensive and effective manner.

Congressional Summary of HR 4382

Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act

This bill directs the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to study the accessibility of addiction and mental health care providers and services for farmers and ranchers impacted by severe and persistent drought, extreme weather events, instability in the commodities market, and misinformation targeting consumers.

For example, the study must examine (1) best practices and successful programs at the state and local level that can be replicated at the federal level to address addiction and mental health care needs in agricultural communities, and (2) recommendations for improving the accessibility of care.

In conducting the study, NIFA must collaborate and consult with relevant federal agencies, state departments of agriculture, and mental health and agricultural organizations.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4382

Bill HR 4382 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 27, 2023. Bill HR 4382 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 27, 2023. Bill HR 4382's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of August 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4382

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4382

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit

- Congressional oversight

- Consumer affairs

- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

- Government studies and investigations

- Health care coverage and access

- Health personnel

- Mental health

- Rural conditions and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4382

Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the accessibility of addiction and mental health care providers and services for farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by severe and persistent drought, extreme weather events, instability in the commodities market, misinformation targeting consumers, and for other purposes.