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S 3688 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Improving Access to Tele-Behavioral Health Services Act

Summary
Improving Access to Tele-Behavioral Health Services Act This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants for community-based mental health services, substance-use disorder services, and peer support services, with a particular focus on services provided virtually. Eligible grantees include health departments, law enforcement or first responder agencies, behavioral health programs, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds mental health services for law enforcement & first responders, reducing recidivism via behavioral health support - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds virtual mental health services via SAMHSA grants, expanding access to behavioral health care through direct funding and accessibility focus.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds virtual mental health services, directly advancing technology use for healthcare access and expanding digital service delivery.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2022
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Introduced Feb 17, 2022 Last action Feb 17, 2022
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Feb 17, 2022
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Feb 17, 2022
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upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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Photo of Raphael G. Warnock
Raphael G. Warnock
DDemocratic
GA
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Photo of Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
CA
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Co
Photo of Debbie Stabenow
Debbie Stabenow
DDemocratic
MI
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