ADS for Mental Health Services Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:08:37Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2423 ADS for Mental Health Services Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:08 PM

Summary of Bill S 2423

Bill 118 s 2423, also known as the ADS for Mental Health Services Act, 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 with developmental disabilities.

The bill proposes the creation of an Assistance and Demonstration Services (ADS) program that would provide funding to states to develop and implement innovative approaches to delivering mental health services to individuals with developmental disabilities. This program would aim to improve coordination between mental health and developmental disability service systems, as well as increase access to evidence-based treatments and interventions.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance training for mental health professionals working with individuals with developmental disabilities, as well as to promote research on effective mental health interventions for this population. Overall, the ADS for Mental Health Services Act seeks to address the unique mental health needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and improve their access to quality care. It is currently under review in Congress and has the potential to make a significant impact on mental health services for this vulnerable population.

Congressional Summary of S 2423

Advancing Digital Support for Mental Health Services Act or the ADS for Mental Health Services Act

This bill requires certain digital advertising platforms to annually report to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about their free public service advertising, with a particular focus on advertisements for mental, behavioral, and physical health resources. Additionally, the FTC must provide Congress with a summary of the reported information.

The reporting requirement applies to social media platforms, search engines or other public-facing websites, online services, and applications that sell digital advertising space and have more than 100 million unique monthly users.

Current Status of Bill S 2423

Bill S 2423 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill S 2423 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 20, 2023. Bill S 2423's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of July 20, 2023