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ATTAIN Mental Health Act

3/14/2024, 4:17 AM

Summary of Bill S 2444

The ATTAIN Mental Health Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2444, 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 in need.

One of the key provisions of the ATTAIN Mental Health Act is the establishment of a grant program to fund mental health services in underserved communities. This program would provide funding to community health centers, schools, and other organizations to expand their mental health services and reach more individuals in need.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase the availability of mental health professionals by providing scholarships and loan repayment programs for individuals pursuing careers in mental health fields. This would help address the shortage of mental health professionals in many parts of the country. The ATTAIN Mental Health Act also includes provisions to improve coordination between mental health providers and other healthcare providers, as well as to enhance mental health services for veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness. Overall, the goal of the ATTAIN Mental Health Act is to improve access to mental health services and support for individuals in need, with a focus on underserved communities and populations. This bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its passage could have a significant impact on mental health care in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 2444

Bill S 2444 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill S 2444 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 20, 2023.  Bill S 2444's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2444

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2444

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2444

ATTAIN Mental Health Act
ATTAIN Mental Health Act
Achieving Thorough Transparency and Accessibility for Information Navigation on Mental Health Act of 2023
A bill to establish an interactive online dashboard to improve public access to information about grant funding related to mental health and substance use disorder programs.

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