Federal mental health parity bill returns: 5 things to know

Becker's Healthcare January 9, 2025
Rylee Wilson

A bill to address a slate of mental health initiatives has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., revived the Mental Health Matters Act Jan. 3, according to a news release.

Here are five things to know about the proposed legislation:

1. The bill is an updated version of a 2022 bill. The legislation passed the House, but stalled in the Senate.
2. In 2022, the bill passed the House of Representatives on a largely party-line vote, according to The Hill. One Republican joined 219 Democrats in voting for the legislation.
3. The proposed legislation targets several mental health initiatives, including efforts...

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