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HELP Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 10:41 PM

Summary of Bill S 1729

The HELP Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1729, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide assistance to individuals and families who are struggling with healthcare costs and access to medical services.

One key provision of the HELP Act is the expansion of Medicaid coverage to include more low-income individuals and families. This would help ensure that more people have access to essential healthcare services, such as doctor visits, prescription medications, and hospital stays.

Additionally, the bill aims to address the rising costs of prescription drugs by implementing measures to lower prices and increase transparency in the pharmaceutical industry. This would make it easier for individuals to afford the medications they need to stay healthy. Another important aspect of the HELP Act is the focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment. The bill includes provisions to increase funding for mental health services and addiction treatment programs, as well as improve access to these services for those in need. Overall, the HELP Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to improve healthcare access and affordability for all Americans. It addresses key issues such as Medicaid expansion, prescription drug costs, and mental health treatment, with the goal of ensuring that everyone has access to the care they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Current Status of Bill S 1729

Bill S 1729 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill S 1729 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 18, 2023.  Bill S 1729's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1729

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
34
Democrat Cosponsors
28
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1729

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1729

HELP Act of 2023
HELP Act of 2023
Human-services Emergency Logistic Program Act of 2023
A bill to facilitate nationwide accessibility and coordination of 211 services and 988 services in order to provide information and referral to all residents and visitors in the United States for mental health emergencies, homelessness needs, other social and human services needs, and for other purposes.

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