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HOUSE 1544117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Virtual Community Support Act of 2021

Last Action
3/4/2021

Actions

  • 2021-03-04Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 2021-03-03Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2021-03-03Introduced in House
  • 2021-03-03Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-03 (00)

Virtual Community Support Act of 2021

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to award grants for community-based mental health services, substance-use disorder services, and peer support services. Eligible grantees include health departments, behavioral health programs, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.

SAMHSA must report on the grant program, including specifically with respect to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Paul Tonko (D-NY)

Subjects

  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Community life and organization
  • Congressional oversight
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Employment and training programs
  • Government information and archives
  • Health personnel
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Mental health
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