SB2993: Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act to permanently authorize certified community behavioral health clinics, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would permanently authorize certified community behavioral health clinics, which are specialized mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities that operate under federal standards. Currently, these clinics operate under temporary authorization that must be renewed periodically. The bill amends federal health laws to make this authorization permanent, eliminating the need for future renewals. It is sponsored by senators from both parties and is currently in the introduction stage, meaning it has been formally submitted but not yet assigned to a for review.
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SB2993: Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act
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Sponsors
Debbie Stabenow
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (4)
John Cornyn
Jerry Moran
Amy Klobuchar
Kirsten Gillibrand