Behavioral Health Business June 21, 2022
The House Rules Committee met on Tuesday to discuss the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022.
The proposed legislation seeks to expand and modify a number of behavioral health programs and grants through 2027.
“It’s essentially a package of bills from both Democrat and Republican members seeking to battle mental health and substance use disorders,” Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), said during the meeting. “It basically reauthorizes and makes major investments.”
Pallone said the legislation targets 30 public health programs and includes provisions that “make them more up to date and provide more investments.” Added resources would go toward the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSA), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HERSA).
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