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Learn about recent bills introduced in the United States House and Senate. Familiarize yourself with their content and read what different individuals and organizations are saying about them.
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Transforming Mental Health Crisis Response
The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 designates 988 as a new number for suicide prevention and mental health emergencies. Taking effect on July 16, 2022, the new number makes it easier to get trauma-informed help during a crisis, while reducing avoidable interactions with law enforcement. Visit NAMI's 988 State Bill Tracker for states that have passed implementation, including designated funding sources. Read a fact sheet from the FCC and our policy infographic to learn more. Make use of NASMHPD's model legislation to enact core components of an effective behavioral health crisis response system, including the 988 line.
American Rescue Plan Act
In March 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act, designed to provide sweeping economic relief and financial support to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act’s major health care provisions. Visit a comprehensive breakdown of the Act’s provisions.
Health Care
Read more about legislation pertaining to health care, Medicaid reform, CCBHCs, and COVID-19 relief.
21st Century Cures Act
Visit here to learn more about the 21st Century Cures Act and its behavioral health provisions.
Mental Health Policies & Services
Understand the key provisions of the Crisis Stabilization & Community Reentry Act of 2020.
Learn more about the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020.
Visit here to learn about the federal Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics initiative.
Read this infographic to learn about key changes in the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.
Learn more about the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020.
Visit here to learn about the federal Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics initiative.
Read this infographic to learn about key changes in the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.
U.S. Mental Health Service System Reform Legislation
Visit here to learn about past proposals for mental health care system reform.
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