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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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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
The Senate-passed Inflation Reduction Act includes several landmark health care provisions that would lower prescription drug costs for people with Medicare, reduce Medicare drug spending, and extend enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage.
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. Implemented 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 SAMHSA's online toolkit for multiple resources on 988, mental health crises, and suicide prevention.
Addressing Youth Mental Health
In July 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced two new actions to address the youth mental health crisis. The first is designed to expand access to mental health services in schools and to strengthen the pipeline into the mental health profession. The second is to encourage Governors to invest more in school-based mental health services and expand children's access to health care services.
Biden-Harris Administration Proposed Budget FY23
In February 2022, President Biden submitted his proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. This budget is built on the vision President Biden shared during his first State of the Union to address the national mental health crisis that was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Budget proposes reforms to health coverage, expansion of youth mental health services, and major investments in the mental health workforce.
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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