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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